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Each element in the periodic table is assigned an atomic number. This number is the same as ___.

A. the number of neutrons in the atom's nucleus.
B. the number of protons and neutrons in the atom's nucleus.
C. the number of protons in the atom's nucleus.
D. the number of electrons in the atom's nucleus

User Foool
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Answer:

Its C

Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic number shows how many protons are in the element.

User Arthur Garza
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answer is D

hope that helped:)

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