Question

2 multiple choice 20 points what does the atomic number tell you? the number of protons and electrons an atom contains the number of neutrons and protons that are in the nucleus the number of electrons in the outermost shell the number of neutrons and electrons in the nucleus

Explanation:

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. So the atomic number tells the number of protons and electrons an atom contains.

Answer:

The number of protons and electrons an atom contains