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How does the number of protons determine an elements qualities?

April 26, 2017determine element protons qualities

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How does the number of protons determine an elements qualities?

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I believe that part of it has to do with stability. The greater the number of protons, the more electrons required to have an atom with zero charge. The chemical properties of an atom are related to whether it’s an ion (atom with a positive or negative charge) or neutral.