The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom

is equal to the number of neutrons

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is more than the number of electrons in an atom

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does not change during a chemical reaction

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is the mass number of an atom

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The correct option is C
does not change during a chemical reaction
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom does not change during a chemical reaction. Protons lie inside the nucleus and do not participate in chemical reactions.

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