The number of protons in an atom determines the identity of the element.
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What is the atomic number and what does it tell you about the number of protons in an atom?]
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How do you find the number of protons and electrons and neutrons in an atom?]
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.
No, sodium is not a subatomic particle. Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11. Subatomic particles are particles smaller than an atom, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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.
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom distinguishes it from another atom. This number is known as the atomic number and determines the element to which the atom belongs.
Yes, a proton is considered a subatomic particle. The proton, the neutron and the electron are smaller than atoms (making them subatomic particles). Further, these three particles are considered the building blocks of atoms. There are other subatomic particles, and to learn more, begin by examining the proton, neutron and the electron and finding out what it is that makes them up.Yes, protons are subatomic particles which are found in the nucleus of the atom and have a positive charge.
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.
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.
Neutron
This particle is the proton.
Silicon is a chemical element not a particle.
element
Nitrogen is a chemical element not a particle.
No, carbon is not a subatomic particle. Carbon is an element, specifically a chemical element with the symbol "C" and atomic number 6, meaning it has 6 protons in its nucleus. Subatomic particles are particles that are smaller than atoms, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons.
This particle is the proton, equal to the atomic number.
Proton
No, it is an element - a type of atom. The positive hydrogen ion, on the other hand, is usually identical with the proton, which is a subatomic particle.
The number of protons defines the element.