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Atomic number of an element is equal to ______.

A

the sum of the numbers of electrons and neutrons

B

the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom of the element

C

the number of neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom of the element

D

the sum of the numbers of electrons and protons

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