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if an atom has 8 protons and 6 electrons...is it still oxygen? no yes rewatch
Brief Explanations
The identity of an element is determined by the number of protons in its nucleus. Oxygen has 8 protons. The number of electrons can vary (forming ions), but the proton number remains fixed for the element.
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