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Why do atoms of the same element have the same number of protons?

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A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes

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Why do atoms of the same element have the same number of protons?.

  1. A.Because they are defined by their element
  2. B.Because they have the same number of electrons
  3. C.Because they have the same atomic mass
  4. D.Because they are chemically identical

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