Z (atomic number) = # of protons in a nuclide of that element
In other words, the number of protons (not electrons or neutrons) defines the element. Ex. Any nuclide with 6 protons is “carbon” regardless of number of neutrons (isotopes) or electrons (ions)
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Z (atomic number) = # of protons in a nuclide of that element
In other words, the number of protons (not electrons or neutrons) defines the element. Ex. Any nuclide with 6 protons is “carbon” regardless of number of neutrons (isotopes) or electrons (ions)