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All atoms of an element have the same number of ________. electrons neutrons protons protons plus neutrons

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Answer:

protons

Step-by-step explanation:

An element, by definition, always has the same number of protons. Sodium, element 11, has 11 protons. Anything with 11 protons is a sodium atom, regardless of the number of neutrons, electrons, or politicians.

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