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The number of protons varies because of the many different types of atoms. such as Oxygen (O) has 8 but Potassium can have more or less.

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Atom does not have to have equal numbers of protons and?

neutrons in order to be stable. The number of protons determines the element's identity, while the stability of the nucleus is influenced by the balance of protons and neutrons. Isotopes can have different numbers of neutrons while maintaining the same number of protons.


How much neutrons and protons and electrons in a atom?

These numbers actually vary between atom to atom.


What does an atom with a no charge have?

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How do the number of protons compare to the number of electrons in an atom with a neutral charge?

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Numbers of protons in the nucleus of an atom?

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