Which of the Following Best Describes the Fundamental Difference Between

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the fundamental difference between two different chemical elements (such as oxygen and carbon) ?

• A) They have different numbers of protons in their nucleus.
• B) They have different atomic mass numbers.
• C) They have different numbers of electrons.
• D) They have different names.

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