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The atomic number of an atom is always equal to the number of its what ?? Protons, only Neutrons , only Protons plus neutrons Protons plus electrons
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The atomic number of an atom is always equal to the number of its what ??

Protons, only

Neutrons , only

Protons plus neutrons

Protons plus electrons

User Nick Brosnahan
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It’s always equal to the amount of protons. Neutrons are only used for the mass. Electrons change the charge, so they’re not always the same.
TLDR; Protons only
User Grossvogel
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The answer is protons and electrons! Hope this helps :D
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