The Type of Element Is Determined by the Number of ____

question 40

Multiple Choice

The type of element is determined by the number of ____.

• A) protons in the atom
• B) neutrons in the atom
• C) electrons in the atom
• D) electrons that have been removed from the atom
• E) protons that have been removed from the atom

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