Atomic number
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-002362
1. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.
2. Number of protons in the nucleus of an atom equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-002362 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Science and research |
| Abbreviation | Z |
| References | Environmental Geophysics Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "1. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.\n\n2. Number of protons in the nucleus of an atom equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.",
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