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

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True, The number of protons in the nucleus of the atom is equal to the atomic number. The number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of protons. The mass number of the atom is equal to the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
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Yes it is equal,True 
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