Where do you find the atomic number of an atom? What information does it give you about the atom?

Question

Chemistry

Karma

15 December, 20:56

Where do you find the atomic number of an atom? What information does it give you about the atom?

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Carlson · Answer 1

The number of protons in a given atom's nucleus is called its atomic number, and it is these atomic numbers by which the elements on the periodic table are classified. For example, a hydrogen atom has one proton in its nucleus and is therefore called number one on the periodic table.