World 1 · Atoms & Bonds · 6 minBuild an atom
Protons choose the element
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An element is defined by its proton count. Add particles to the nucleus and electron shells, and watch the atom change. A neutral atom has as many electrons as protons.
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Which change turns carbon into a different element?
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