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If one atom has 12 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons. And another one has 12 protons, 7 neutrons, and 8 electrons. Are both atoms the same element why or why not?

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If one atom has 12 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons. And another one has 12 protons, 7 neutrons, and 8 electrons. Are both atoms the same element why or why not?

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no because the second atom has 1 more neutron

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no because the second atom has 1 more neutron and 2 more electrons.

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