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The number of protons in an atom determines which element it is (i.e Silver-47 protons vs. Gold-79 protons)

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Which subatomic particle determines the element's identity?

This particle is the proton.


What subatomic particle determines which elementan atom is?

The number of protons is determining the element


Which subatomic particle determines the activity of the element?

In the chemical reactivity of atoms electrons are involved.


Subatomic particle that defines the element?

The subatomic particle that defines the element is the proton. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom determines the element's atomic number, which differentiates one element from another on the periodic table.


Identify the subatomic particle used to define an element and explain why this particle is used.?

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Which subatomic particle has a greater mass proton or element?

An "element" is not a subatomic particle. Your question makes no sense and is therefore unanswerable.Another answer:Since an element is not a subatomic particle, the only answer can be a proton.


What subatomic particle is the MOST important when trying to figure out what the element is?

The number of protons tells you which chemical element the atom is. The number of neutrons determines the isotope of the element.


Which subatomic particle identifies an atom as that of particular element?

The number of protons defines the element.


How do subatomic particles tells you what element it is?

Subatomic particles identify elements based on the number of protons in the nucleus. Protons give the element its identity, as each element has a unique number of protons. This number is known as the atomic number, and it determines how the element behaves chemically and physically.


What subatomic particle determines the nuclear charge?

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What subatomic particle determines atoms characteristics?

The electron.


what element have a subatomic particle?

Neutron