Which one among the following statements with respect to the atomic number of an atom is correct ?
[amp_mcq option1=”The number of neutrons is same as atomic number” option2=”The sum of electrons and neutrons is same as atomic number” option3=”The number of protons is same as atomic number” option4=”The sum of protons and neutrons is same as atomic number” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC CAPF – 2024
– It represents the number of positive charges (protons) in the nucleus.
– In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons.