Each atom of protium has one proton, no neutrons, and one electron. Each atom of deuterium has one proton, two neutrons, and one electron. Are these the same or different elements? Why?

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Each atom of protium has one proton, no neutrons, and one electron. Each atom of deuterium has one proton, two neutrons, and one electron. Are these the same or different elements? Why?

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They are the same elements.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because they are both isotopes of hydrogen. :)

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