How can you use electrons to determine the identity of an element?

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Leonor · Answer 1 · 2021-04-07T18:15:19+0000

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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. It also tells you the number of electrons in a neutral atom of that element.

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Foysal Osmany · Answer 2 · 2021-04-11T13:41:08+0000

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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. It also tells you the number of electrons in a neutral atom of that element.

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