Which statement is true with respect to an atom?

A.) The electrons remain enclosed in the nucleus of an atom.

B.) The atomic mass of an atom depends solely on the number of protons in the nucleus.

C.) The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons.

D.) The protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom constitute the atomic number.

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Petty

Physics

12 May, 19:51

Which statement is true with respect to an atom?

A.) The electrons remain enclosed in the nucleus of an atom.

B.) The atomic mass of an atom depends solely on the number of protons in the nucleus.

C.) The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons.

D.) The protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom constitute the atomic number.

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Charity Lutz · Answer 1

C.) The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons.

The atomic number represents the equal number of protons and electrons in an element.

Elisabeth · Answer 2

The statement that is true concerning an atom would be C. The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons.