Match the terms with their most suitable description. -atomic number A)number of protons number of electrons B)number of protons in the atomic nucleus C)polar; easily dissolves in water D)number of protons

Question

Match the terms with their most suitable description.
-atomic number
A)number of protons > number of electrons
B)number of protons in the atomic nucleus
C)polar; easily dissolves in water
D)number of protons < number of electrons
E)number of protons = number of electrons
F)measure of molecular motion
G)number of protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The atomic number is defined as the number of protons in the atomic nucleus of an element, which determines the element's identity.

Match the Terms with Their Most Suitable Description