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2. An element's atomic number is equal to
A. the number of protons in its nucleus.
B. the number of neutons in its nucleus.
C. the number of protons and electrons in its nucleus.
D. the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus.
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With the largest atoms and the smallest number of valence electrons and with the smallest atoms and the greatest number of valence electrons are the most reactive. a. nonmetals; metals b. nonmetals; transition elements c. transition elements; metals d. metals; nonmetals