The value of Z for an atom containing 29 protons,29 electrons,and 34 neutrons,is
A)5.
B)29.
C)34.
D)58.
E)63.

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The atomic number (Z) is the number of protons in an atom. In this case, the atom has 29 protons, so its atomic number is 29. Therefore, the best choice is option B, because it matches the atomic number of the atom. The other options are not correct because they do not match the number of protons in the atom.

The Value of Z for an Atom Containing 29 Protons,29