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Question 19
Which statement best describes a major difference between different types of elements?
The atoms of different elements have different numbers of protons and electrons.
Only some elements are composed of atoms with electrons.
Only some elements have atoms with subatomic particles.
The atoms of different elements have different locations for their nucleus.

Answer 1

Answer: The atoms of different elements have different numbers of protons and electrons.

Explanation: A particular atom will have the same number of protons and electrons and most atoms have at least as many neutrons as protons. An element is a substance that is made entirely from one type of atom.