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What is the atomic number?
A
the number of protons
B
the number of protons and neutrons
C
the number of neutrons
D
the number of protons and electrons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. The number of protons define the identity of an element (i.e., an element with 6 protons is a carbon atom, no matter how many neutrons may be present).

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