Atoms of different elements must have different numbers of protons in their nuclei, which defines the atomic number of each element. For example, hydrogen has one proton, while helium has two. This difference in proton count leads to variations in chemical properties and behavior, distinguishing one element from another. Additionally, the number of neutrons can vary within atoms of the same element, resulting in different isotopes, but the defining characteristic remains the number of protons.
molecule
They are called compounds.
Number of protons
Compounds
No, only elements are made of one type of atoms.
when the protons changes, then the two atoms belong to two different elements.
the two atoms belong to two different elements
A compound must have at least two atoms of different elements.
no
the two atoms belong to two different elements
Yes, two or more different atoms of two or more different elements will, when chemically bonded, make a chemical compound.
hydrogen and helium
oxygen and nitrogen
molecule
When two or more atoms from different elements join together chemically they form a compound. The compound can be ionic or covalent/molecular depending on the elements that are combined.
A Diatomic molecule contains two atoms.A Homoatomic molecule contains two or more atoms of one element.A Hetroatomic melocule contains at least two atoms of two or more elements.
There are two elements.There are two atoms from each