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What three things does the atomic number of an element tell us?

What three things does the atomic number of an element tell us?

Also, what are the majority of the elements on the periodic table classified as?

The atomic number is the number of protons; in a neutral atom, it is also the number of electrons; it also identifies an element.

Most elements are metals.

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2 Responses to “What three things does the atomic number of an element tell us?”

  1. ☼doyoubelieveinGod666☼ Says:
    October 25th, 2009 at 12:35 am

    The atomic number is the number of protons; in a neutral atom, it is also the number of electrons; it also identifies an element.

    Most elements are metals.
    References :

  2. -_- Says:
    October 25th, 2009 at 12:48 am

    of protons, electrons (stable noncharged atoms) and which element it is; basically # of protons defines the element.
    References :

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