Question

The identity of an element depends on the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. protons in the atom. neutrons in the atom. electrons in the atom.

Answer 1

Answer:

protons in the atom.

Explanation:

The identity of an element relies on the number of protons in its atom. This is called the atomic number. The atomic number is the basis of the periodic table of elements. Modern periodic law states that "the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic number".

Atomic number of atoms do not change and they are convieniently used in identifying an atom.