Question

define atomic number in terms of proton and neutrons​

Answer 1

Answer:

The term atomic number, conventionally denoted by the symbol Z, indicates number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom, which is also equal to the number of electrons in an uncharged atom. The number of neutrons is represented by the neutron number (N).

Answer 2

Atomic no. is the number of protons in an atom. It is also equal to the no. of electrons in a neutral atom as in a neutral atom no. of electrons = no. of protons.