The atomic number indicates ________.
A)the number of neutrons in a nucleus
B)the total number of neutrons and protons in a nucleus
C)the number of protons or electrons in a neutral atom
D)the number of atoms in 1 g of an element
E)the number of different isotopes of an element

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The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons or electrons in a neutral atom of that element. It is a fundamental property of an element that determines its chemical and physical behavior. The total number of neutrons and protons in a nucleus is represented by the mass number of an element.

The Atomic Number Indicates ________