All of the atoms making up any given element have the same number of ________.
A)electrons in the nucleus
B)protons in the nucleus
C)neutrons in the outer nuclear shell
D)electrons in the outermost valence shell

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The number of protons in the nucleus is what determines the identity of the element, and all atoms of the same element have the same number of protons. The other options do not apply to all atoms of an element.

All of the Atoms Making Up Any Given Element Have