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What does the atomic number represent?

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A. The number of neutrons in the nucleus
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B. The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
c. The number of protons in the atom's nucleus
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D. The number of electrons orbiting the nucleus
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Answer:

B

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C. The number of protons in the atoms nucleus.
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