A neutral (uncharged) atom has the same number of protons and electrons. Isotopes of an element may have several stable isotopes with various numbers of neutrons.
Protons and electrons in an atom always have the same number, which determines the atom's overall charge. The number of protons is equal to the atomic number of the element, while the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons in a neutral atom.
Yes, two elements can have the same type of atom if they have the same number of protons. Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons, but the same number of protons.
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Only for hydrogen and helium are these two numbers the same. All other elements have at least two non-valence electrons, and the total number of electrons must be equal to the number of protons. Therefore, in all elements except hydrogen and helium, the number of valence electrons is less than the number of protons.
Protons and electrons match the atomic number on the periodic table. The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom, which also determines its chemical identity. Electrons balance the positive charge of protons in an atom, making it electrically neutral.
Protons and electrons.
Protons and electrons in an atom always have the same number, which determines the atom's overall charge. The number of protons is equal to the atomic number of the element, while the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons in a neutral atom.
Electrons and protons.
protons and electrons.
Proton and neutron.
Protons and neutrons are the two particles that are in the nucleus of an atom. Electrons orbit around the atom
In each neutral atom of any given element, the numbers of electrons and protons are equal, as the charges in the atom must balance. Only the neutron number may vary amongst atoms of the same element.
Yes, two elements can have the same type of atom if they have the same number of protons. Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons, but the same number of protons.
Alpha particles are emitted from the atom taking with it 2 protons and (I am pretty sure) two neutrons. This will change the atomic number of the atom and the atomic weight.
No two subatomic particles have the exact same mass. The proton and the neutron, however, come close. Neutrons are heavier than protons by only 2.3 X 10-30 kg.
protons and electrons
There're two particles in the atom nucleus (protons and neutrons)