Atoms of the same element,zinc for example,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 valence bond level

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Atoms of the same element have the same number of protons in the nucleus, which defines the element. The number of electrons and neutrons can vary, but the number of protons remains constant.

Atoms of the Same Element,zinc for Example,have the Same Number