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What is the name for the number of protons in an atom?

1. Atomic identity
2. Atomic mass
3. Atomic weight
4. Atomic number

Correct answer: Atomic number

Solution

The number of protons in an atom determines which element it is, and that value is called the atomic number. Atomic mass and atomic weight relate to mass, not the proton count.

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