Question

The atomic number of an atom will always identify the amount of protons in its nucleus. If the atom is neutral, what else is identified by the atomic number?
A.
the number of electrons in the atom

B.
the most common isotope of the atom

C.
the number of neutrons in the atom

D.
the atomic mass of the atom

Answer 1

If the atom is neutral , the atomic number identifies the number of electrons in the atom.

A.

Answer 2

The answer should be

A.  the number of electrons in the atom