Question

Which particle determines the type of element you have.

Answer 1

The number of protons in an atom determines the type of element you have.

Answer 2

All atoms have a dense central core called the atomic nucleus. Forming the nucleus are two kinds of particles: protons, which have a positive electrical charge, and neutrons, which have no charge. All atoms have at least one proton in their core, and thenumber of protons determines which kind of element an atom is.