Question

Which component of an atom is represented by the atomic number? (1 point)

Ocharge
mass
Oneutrons
O protons

Answer 1

of protons

The term atomic number, conventionally denoted by the symbol Z, indicates number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom, which is also equal to the number of electrons in an uncharged atom. The number of neutrons is represented by the neutron number (N).