Question

the reason that atomic numbers are always integer values is because every element has: select the correct answer below: a particular number of neutrons a particular number of electrons a particular number of protons a particular atomic mass

Explanation:

The atomic number of an element is defined as the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of that element. Protons are discrete particles, so the number of them is always an integer. Neutrons, electrons, and atomic mass are not what define the atomic number.

Answer:

a particular number of protons