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The number of protons in the nucleus of its atoms, which is its atomic number, defines each element. However, the nuclei of a given element may have varying numbers of neutrons.

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In what way are atoms of one element different from atoms of other elements?

The number of electrons and neutrons may differ for atoms of the same element. However, what distinguishes atoms of one element from those of a different element is the number of protons in the atom's nucleus. All of the atoms of an element have the same number of protons, which is the single most important determiner of the properties of an element.


A substance that is formed from atoms with a characteristic set of physical and chemical properties is called what?

A substance that is formed from one type of atoms with a characteristic set of physical and chemical properties is called an element.


An object or number contained in a set?

Element


What is the set of numbers that is used to identify the element?

The atomic number generally. the atomic number is the number of protons(or electrons) an atom has.


What is the difference between an atom and element?

Atoms are the building blocks of everything; they are made up of neutrons, protons, and electrons (and recently it has been discovered that these 3 things are made of quarks). Each atom is one piece on its own, floating around and attaching to other atoms.An element is a substance that is made up of only one type of atom. Once the atoms cling to each other they form different substances; if only one type of atom (which means that all atoms have the same number of electrons) is combined then it forms an element. If multiple different atoms cling together it forms other substances.Ex) When atoms with only 1 electron gather they form the element HydrogenWhen atoms with 8 electrons gather they form the element OxygenWhen 2 atoms with only 1 electron cling to one atom with 8 electrons, you end up with 2 Hydrogen atoms that have now mixed with 1 oxygen atom which forms the compound H2O or water; this compound (water) is no longer an element.

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In what way are atoms of one element different from atoms of other elements?

The number of electrons and neutrons may differ for atoms of the same element. However, what distinguishes atoms of one element from those of a different element is the number of protons in the atom's nucleus. All of the atoms of an element have the same number of protons, which is the single most important determiner of the properties of an element.


What exactly is a function in maths?

A rule to get (calculate) a number from another number. ans.A function is a relation in which each element of the 1st set,it corresponds to one and only one element in the 2nd set.


How are elements different from each other?

Elements differ from each other based on the number of protons in their nucleus, known as the atomic number, which determines their identity. Each element has unique properties and characteristics, such as atomic mass, electron configuration, and chemical behavior, that set it apart from other elements. The arrangement of electrons in the outer shell also plays a significant role in determining an element's reactivity and bonding capabilities.


A substance that is formed from atoms with a characteristic set of physical and chemical properties is called what?

A substance that is formed from one type of atoms with a characteristic set of physical and chemical properties is called an element.


What do you call each object in a set?

An element of a set.


If a number is an element of the set of the rational numbers is it also an element of the set of integers?

No.


An object or number contained in a set?

Element


Is the oxidation number the same as the subscript for unit formulas?

No, the oxidation number is a hypothetical charge assigned to an atom in a compound or ion based on a set of rules, while the subscript in a chemical formula indicates the number of atoms of each element in the compound. They serve different purposes in chemical notation.


How can you prove that a set is infinite?

A set can be proven to be infinite if it can be put into a one-to-one correspondence with a proper subset of itself. This means that there is a way to match each element in the set with a unique element in a subset, showing that the set has an endless number of elements.


How many subsets are there in a set?

The number of subsets of a given set, including the set itself and the empty set, is 2n. Easiest way to see why: to make a particular subset, for each element in the original set you either chhose it or you don't. There are thus two possibilities for each element, so 2n possibilities for all n elements.


If a number is a element of the set or rational numbers is ig also an element of the set of integers?

That is not true.


When two elements are chemically bonded why doesnt the number of particles change?

Because each set of atoms need each other to retain electron stability.