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Atomic number represents the number of protons in the nucleus.

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What is the atomic number always equal to?

The atomic number reflects the charge number of the nucleus. It is always equal to the number of protons found in the nucleus.


Atomic number equals the number of?

The atomic number is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus and in a neutral atom will also equal the number of electrons.


How many protons are in the nucleus of an atom?

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is equal to the atomic number of the element.


The number of these is equal to the number of electrons in an atom?

A neutral atom has equal numbers of elecrons and protons.


How does the atomic number describe the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?

The atomic number is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.


Is the atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons or neutrons in the nucleus?

Protons


Electrons within a pure atom are equal to what?

The number of protons in the nucleus of the atom. This is because in a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus, which maintains overall electrical neutrality.


The number of protons in the nucleus is an atom's?

In the atomic nucleus the number of protons is equal to the atomic number of the chemical element.


The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of?

Protons and thus electrons also


The atomic number of an atom is equal to what?

The number of protons in the nucleus.


What is the part of an atom equal in number to the atom's electrons?

The Protons (in the nucleus).


Which number is equal to the number of pronons in the atom?

The atomic number is equal to the number of protons [note correct spelling!] in each nucleus of an atom.