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

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The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus. Therefore, atom X with an atomic number of 74 would have 74 protons in its nucleus. The number of electrons and neutrons may vary depending on the specific isotope of the element, but the number of protons will always be equal to the atomic number.

If Atom X Has an Atomic Number of 74 It