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Which factor determines the atomic number of an atom?

A.
the number of neutrons in two atoms of an element


B.
the number of electrons in the outer layer of any atom


C.
the number of protons in every atom of an element


D.
the number of protons plus the number of neutrons in an atom

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C would be the correct answer- The number of protons in every atom of an element. if this helped , please leave a thank you or rating!
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