166k views
3 votes
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 ___________.

A) cation.
B) ion.
C) isotope.
D) molecule,

User Gyanu
by
4.3k points

2 Answers

2 votes
I think it is C because of the elements and compounds that form isotopes
User Chunkie
by
4.2k points
5 votes
I think the answer is the letter c
User Timakro
by
4.4k points