Question

1. is the following sentence true or false? two atoms of the same element can have different numbers of protons.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of an element

An element is defined by the number of protons in its atoms. For example, hydrogen has 1 proton, oxygen has 8 protons.

Step2: Analyze the statement

If two atoms are of the same element, by definition, they must have the same number of protons. Different numbers of protons would mean they are different elements.

Answer:

False