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When determining an element's identity, what is the most important subatomic part to examine? A) electrons B) neutrons C) valence electrons D) protons
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When determining an element's identity, what is the most important subatomic part to examine?

A) electrons
B) neutrons
C) valence electrons
D) protons

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D protons. the identity of an element is determined by the total number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom contained in that partial element.
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