MDCAT Physics MCQ #2812

What is the term for the total number of protons in an atomic nucleus?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2812

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the term for the total number of protons in an atomic nucleus?

    • A) Mass number
    • B) Atomic number
    • C) Neutron number
    • D) Nuclear number

    Answer: Atomic number

    Explanation: Atomic number is the count of protons in the nucleus.