The number of protons in the nucleus of a particular atom is represented in the periodic table as the .

atomic mass

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atomic number

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symbolic representation

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Solution

The correct option is B atomic number
The atomic number is used to represent the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

The atomic number is always written to the left of the symbolic representation of the element in the periodic table. The atomic mass is written below the symbolic representation of the element.

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