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Which of the subatomic particles are most responsible for the identity of an element?

neutrons
electrons
atoms
protons

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Explanation:Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom and determine the mass of an atom. Protons have a positive electrical charge and electrons have a negative electrical charge. Atoms that have the same number of protons and electrons do not have an electrical charge.

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Protons

Protons are the subatomic particle that determines the identity of an element.

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