The Number of ________ Determines the Identity of an Element

question 126

Multiple Choice

The number of ________ determines the identity of an element.

• A)electrons
• B)protons
• C)neutrons
• D)neutrons plus protons
• E)protons plus electrons

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Definitions:

Pain Medication

Drugs used for the reduction or elimination of pain ranging from over-the-counter analgesics to prescription opioids.

Acute Pain

A type of pain that is sharp and severe but typically short-lived, often signaling injury or another immediate health problem.

Hyperventilation

An excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood.

Postoperative Pain

Pain that occurs as a result of surgery, typically managed through medication or other pain relief methods.