All atoms of an element have the same number of
A. protons plus neutrons
B. neutrons
C. electrons
D. protons

All atoms of a specific element contain the same number of protons, which uniquely identifies the element. While neutrons and electrons can vary, the number of protons is consistent for each element. For instance, all carbon atoms have six protons. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

All atoms of a specific element have the same number of protons, which is what distinguishes one element from another. Neutrons can vary due to isotopes, and electrons can change in ions, but protons remain constant for each element. Therefore, the selected answer is D. protons.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-08-19