Question

unit 3 chem l test 2526
which subatomic particle gives the atom its identify?
protons
neutrons
electrons
none of the above

Explanation:

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus, known as the atomic number, determines the element to which the atom belongs. Different elements have different numbers of protons. Neutrons affect the isotope of an atom and electrons are involved in chemical bonding but do not define the atom's identity.

Answer:

protons