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Created page with "= Atomic Number – Definition, Importance, and Role in Chemistry = == What is Atomic Number? == The Atomic Number of a Chemical Element is the number of 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. == Definition == <blockquote> ''Atomic Number (Z) = Number of Protons in the N..."
 
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== 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 [[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'''.


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]].