The type of element an atom is determined by its number of protons. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is referred to as the atomic number, and it uniquely identifies the element. For example, hydrogen has one proton (atomic number 1), while helium has two protons (atomic number 2).
hat determines the type of element an atom is?
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its atomic mass (weight)
its number of electrons
its number of protons
its number of neutrons
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