Question

question 3 of 13 the atomic number is the number of- neutrons electrons protons

Explanation:

The atomic number of an element is defined as the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of that element. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons, but the atomic number specifically refers to protons. Neutrons are not related to the atomic - number definition.

Answer:

C. Protons