Question

Which part of the atom determines the name of the atom?

Answer 1

The proton

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of protons determines the name of the atom, Carbon will always have six protons but it has variants with different numbers of neutrons and electrons

Answer 2

The number of protons in one atom of an element determines the atom's identity, and the number of electrons determines its electrical charge. The atomic number tells you the number of protons in one atom of an element.