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If an atom has 34 protons and 40 neutrons, what is its atomic number?

A. 34
B. 74
C. 40
D. 6

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The  atomic number is 34. (A)
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the atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons the atom has


the answer would be A. 34

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