[Campbell Biology P.77] According to the information provided in the passage, what primaril... | Practice Question

According to the information provided in the passage, what primarily determines an atom's identity?

  • A: The total number of electrons
  • B: The number of neutrons
  • C: The number of protons
  • D: The mass number

Explanation

The passage explicitly states: 'The number of protons + determines an atom's identity.'