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The number of protons within the atom's nucleus is called atomic number and is equal to the number of electrons in any neutral atom. each atomic number identifies a specific element, but not the ___________.

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Each atomic number identifies a specific element, but not the "Ion/Charged particle"

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C.Isotope

Each atomic number identifies a specific element and the number of protons and electrons. The atomic number does no identify the isotope, which may have a variety of neutrons: c-12 and C-1 are examples.

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