What is Atomic number.

1.	What is Atomic number.
Answer» Atomic Number The total number of proton lying in the nucleus of any atom is called the atomic number. • An atomic number is the identity of an atom, changing atomic number means changing the atom. • Atomic number is denoted by ‘Z’. (Z = n_P) • For a neutral atom, no. of protons and electrons are equal.

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Atomic Number

The total number of proton lying in the nucleus of any atom is called the atomic number.

• An atomic number is the identity of an atom, changing atomic number means changing the atom.

• Atomic number is denoted by ‘Z’. (Z = n_P)

• For a neutral atom, no. of protons and electrons are equal.

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