The atomic number of an element equals the number of
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Correct answer to question 22 (General Science): protons in the nucleus
Method
The proton count defines which element an atom is, so it is the atomic number. Protons plus neutrons gives the mass number, which is the fourth choice and the usual confusion.
Updated: November 2026
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