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= Atomic Number – Definition, Importance, and Role in Chemistry =
== What is Atomic Number? ==
== What is Atomic Number? ==
The [[Atomic Number]] of a [[Chemical Element]] is the number of [[Proton|protons]] found in the nucleus of an atom of that element. It is denoted by the symbol '''Z'''.
The [[Atomic number| atomic number]] of a [[Elements]] is the number of [[Proton|protons]] found in the nucleus of an atom of that element. It is denoted by the symbol '''Z'''.


Each element has a unique [[Atomic Number]], which determines its identity and position in the [[Periodic Table of Elements]].
Each element has a unique [[Atomic Number]], which determines its identity and position in the [[Periodic Table of Elements]].