Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 11 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 223-224: 18

Answer

The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus inside atoms of a particular element.

Work Step by Step

This is discussed on page 215.
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