Asked by Freedom Fighter Snoopyzwife215 on Jun 02, 2024
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All atoms of a given element contain the same number of ____.
A) ions
B) protons only
C) neutrons only
D) electrons and neutrons
E) protons and neutrons
Given Element
A chemical element specified or identified in a particular context or situation.
Protons Only
Describes an atomic composition focusing solely on protons, the positively charged particles in an atom's nucleus, ignoring other particles.
- Deduce the atomic number by examining the quantity of protons present in an atom's nucleus.
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Hayrunnisa KirimJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
All atoms of a given element have the same number of protons in their nucleus, which is known as the atomic number of that element. This is what defines the identity of the element. The number of neutrons in the nucleus may vary among isotopes of the same element, and the number of electrons in an atom can vary due to the presence of ions or through chemical reactions.
Learning Objectives
- Deduce the atomic number by examining the quantity of protons present in an atom's nucleus.