Because atomic number (Z) signifies the number of protons in an atom’s nucleus, and this characteristic uniquely identifies each element.
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Because atomic number (Z) signifies the number of protons in an atom’s nucleus, and this characteristic uniquely identifies each element.
All atoms of the same element have the same atomic number because it represents the number of protons in the nucleus, which determines the element’s identity and chemical properties.