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Question
An element's place in the Periodic Table is set by its __________ number?
A
Electron
B
Proton
✓ Official correct answer
C
Neutron
D
None of these
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A
Electron
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B
Proton
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C
Neutron
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D
None of these
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Explanation
Atomic number equals the number of protons.
Hence the keyed answer is Proton.
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