The number of protons in a given atom is equal to its ______ number.

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The number of protons in an atom is referred to as its atomic number. It is a unique identifier for each element and determines the element's properties. The mass number (B) refers to the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom, hydrogen (C) is a specific element with an atomic number of 1, and molecular (D) refers to the combination of atoms to form a larger structure.

The Number of Protons in a Given Atom Is Equal