Atomic Numbers and Electron Counts

The atomic number determines the element's identity and its position in the periodic table.

The atomic number defines the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

The atomic number also represents the number of electrons in a neutral atom.

<p>The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of its atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a neutral state, an element has the same number of protons as electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The atomic number determines the identity of an element and its placement on the periodic table.</p> Signup and view all the answers