Atomic number describes which of the following? a. atomic weight b. number of neutrons c. number of protons d. mass

The correct answer is option C.

Explanation:

Atomic weight is defined as sum of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom of the particular element.It is denoted by A.

Atomic number is defined as total number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom of the particular element. It is denoted by Z.

For an element say with X symbol both atomic weight and number are denoted by: .

its weight is greatest on earth

in scientific notation, the value of the  speed of light in a vacuum

  will be written as 2.995 * 10^8. when this value is represented in the form of

  a * 10^b, then, a = 2.995 and b = 8.

the value of the speed of light in a vacuum given above can also be rounded up to approximately 300000000. in this case, the scientific notation will be written as 3 *10^8.