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Elements are defined by the number of protons contained in the nucleus of their atoms. The number of electrons (the same as protons in neutral atoms) determine an elements chemical interactios with other elements. The number of neutrons (which can vary) determines an element's mass and relative stability.
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TaigaElements are distinguished based on their unique number of protons in the nucleus, which is known as the atomic number. Elements with different atomic numbers will have different chemical properties and behaviors. Additionally, elements can have different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, creating isotopes of the same element.
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Understanding what an atomic number is?
An atomic number is the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom. It determines the chemical properties of an element and distinguishes one element from another. The atomic number is represented by the symbol Z in the periodic table.
What distinguishes an isotope from a regular element?
Isotopes are different forms of an element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, resulting in different atomic weights. This difference in atomic weight among isotopes is what distinguishes them from a regular element.
How can atomic numbers be used distinguish one element from another?
they can distinguish one element from another becasue by the protons and the nuetrons , they can over come almost anything.
What particle makes one element different from another element?
Elemnts are pure in the sense that they are mad eup of one thing and can't be simplified. An element is determined by how many protons it contains, if you change the number of protons (atomic number) you change the element. Compounds are more then one element ionicly or covalently bonded together. Water, H2O, is a compound and can be broken down into 2 hydrogens and one oxygen.
What property must be change to change an element into another element?
to make one element a different element, all you need to do is have a different number of protons
