All atoms of a given element are identical in that they have the same number of a) protons b) neutrons c) electrons

Ivan Aracki asked Feb 16, 2022

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All atoms of a given element are identical in that they have the same number of

a) protons

b) neutrons

c) electrons

Ivan Aracki asked Feb 16, 2022

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Answer:

A) protons

Step-by-step explanation:

Protons are what give atoms their elements. If one atom has a differing number of protons from another atom, they will never be the same element.

Mikolaytis answered Feb 21, 2022

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