Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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ISBN: 9781119390114
Author: Black
Publisher: WILEY
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To determine: The number that tells the identity of an atom.

Introduction: Matter is made up of fine particles that form the basic chemical building blocks. An atom is the smallest chemical unit of matter. There are many different kinds of atoms, and an element is one kind of atom that forms the matter.

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The number of protons (atomic number) in one atom of an element determines the identity of an atom. The number of electrons and neutrons in the atoms of many elements can change; however, the number of protons remains the same for all atoms of a given element.

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