Regarding atoms, identify which statement below is correct.
A) An element may be composed of several types of atoms.
B) The nucleus of an atom contains protons and electrons.
C) The number and arrangement of electrons in an atom governs its chemical activity.
D) The positive charges of an element are carried by the electrons.
E) The neutral charges of an element are carried by the protons.

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An atom is comprised of subatomic particles. The protons bear a positive charge and are found in the nucleus; their number creates the atomic number assigned to that element. The neutrons are found in the nucleus as well and with the protons create the majority of an atom's mass. The electrons bear a negative charge and govern the element's reactivity.

Regarding Atoms, Identify Which Statement Below Is Correct