Question

Atomic number is also known as proton number

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Definition of atomic number.

• atomic number is defined as the total number of protos present inside the nucleus of an atom.
• Atomic number is also known as proton number. It is represented as Z.
• Atomic number(Z)=Number of protons=Number of electrons.

Hence the statement is true.ie, atomic number is also known as proton number