Question

The atomic number of an element tells you the..

Answer 1

Answer:

→ number of protons.

Explanation:

let's take an example of hydrogen:

$\dashrightarrow \: { \boxed{ \tt{ {}^{1} _{1} H}}}$

hydrogen has atomic number 1, because it has only one proton

Answer 2

Answer:

number of protons

The atomic number helps people identify elements according to the number of protons one atom of the element has. It essentially defines the element. While having a neutral charge, it also provides the number of electrons the element has (in one atom).

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