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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom will determine its chemical identity. Only that. The number of neutrons can vary a bit, depending on the element, and we call these variations isotopes of that element. Electron count will match proton count only in a neutral atom. Rememeber that atoms loan out and borrow electrons, which is what chemistry is all about.

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