If atom X has an atomic number of 74 it would have which of the following?
A) 37 electrons
B) 37 protons and 37 electrons
C) 74 protons
D) 37 protons and 37 neutrons

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The atomic number of an element indicates the number of protons it has in its nucleus. Therefore, an atom with an atomic number of 74 would have 74 protons. The number of electrons in a neutral atom equals the number of protons, so the correct number of electrons for atom X would be 74 as well.

If Atom X Has an Atomic Number of 74 It