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Which subatomic particle identifies the element?

A.
protons

B.
electrons

C.
neutrons

D.
atomic mass

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a. protons.ekgfsbdbsi
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Answer:

A. Protons

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic number is an indicator of how many protons an element possesses in its nucleus. We use atomic number to identify an element. For example, carbon has 6 protons and an atomic number of 6.

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