The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom:
A)is called the atomic number.
B)is given the symbol "Z."
C)identifies the atom as a particular element.
D)is the same for all isotopes of an element.
E)all of the above

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All of the choices are correct. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is called the atomic number, given the symbol "Z," identifies the atom as a particular element, and is the same for all isotopes of an element.

The Number of Protons in the Nucleus of an Atom