Which part of the atom helps determine its atomic number?
proton
anion
electron
neutron
Detailed Explanation
The atomic number of an element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atoms creating it. For example, Silver has an atomic number of 47 so any atom with 47 protons in its nucleus would be identified as Silver.
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