The atomic number (denoted by ‘Z’) uniquely identifies each element and determines its chemical properties. Elements are defined by the number of protons they possess, which is reflected in their atomic number.
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The atomic number (denoted by ‘Z’) uniquely identifies each element and determines its chemical properties. Elements are defined by the number of protons they possess, which is reflected in their atomic number.
The atomic number uniquely identifies each element, determining its chemical properties and distinguishing it from other elements. It represents the number of protons in an atom’s nucleus, defining the element’s identity and establishing its place in the periodic table based on increasing atomic number.