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A particle of an atom contains 26 protons, 23 electrons and56 neutrons. What will be the correct atomic number for this particle

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Answer:

Atomic number = 26

Step-by-step explanation:

We always rely on the proton number as the atomic number, as proton numbers don't change, even if it became an ion. Only electrons decrease or increase.

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