Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
atomic number
noun
/əˈtɒmɪk ˈnʌmbər/
Definition
The atomic number is the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom.
Examples
- The atomic number of hydrogen is 1.
- Carbon has an atomic number of 6.
- The atomic number can help identify the element’s position in the periodic table.
Meaning
It determines the chemical properties of an element and its place in the periodic table.
Synonyms
- nuclear charge
- element identifier
