As the given number of neutrons in the nucleus of a given atom of an element increases, the atomic number of that element
a. decreases
b. increases
c. remains the same

c. remains the same
The atomic number will only increase if there is an increase in protons.
The average atomic mass (or amu) will increase if the number of neutrons increase.
 If an element's mass is greater or less than the average atomic mass, it is known as an isotope.

Read the sentences below in 1962, i tried to enroll as the first black student at the university of mississippi. the governor of mississippi blocked my entrance which best describes the verbs used in the sentences? o they are past tense verbs, which are often used in narrative essays o they are past tense verbs, which are not often used in narrative essays. o they are future tense verbs, which are often used in narrative essays o they are future tense verbs, which are not often used in narrative essays.