The type of element is determined by the number of ____.
A) protons in the atom
B) neutrons in the atom
C) electrons in the atom
D) electrons that have been removed from the atom
E) protons that have been removed from the atom

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The type of element is determined by the number of protons in the atom, as the atomic number, which defines an element, is based on the number of protons.

The Type of Element Is Determined by the Number of ____