Elements differ from each other in their
A) physical properties only.
B) atomic number only.
C) type of subatomic particles.
D) physical properties and atomic number.
E) type of electrons.

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The number of protons in an element creates its atomic number. Different elements will have different numbers of these particles and thus different atomic numbers. However, all elements have the same type of subatomic particles- protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Elements Differ from Each Other in Their