Question

when two elements bond and form a compound, what happens to their protons? both elements lose protons. the protons remain the same in the nucleus of each atom. they share or give away their protons.

Explanation:

Chemical bonding involves the interaction of electrons, not protons. Protons are located in the nucleus of an atom and remain unchanged during chemical - bond formation to form a compound.

Answer:

The protons remain the same in the nucleus of each atom.