If you have done any research on how batteries work or what you should look for when selecting a battery, you are probably buried in information, some of which is conflicting. At BatteryStuff, we aim to clear that up a bit.You have most likely heard the term K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid).
And atom is a specific element dependent on the number of protons it has, which is also its atomic number. An atom with 1 proton will always be Hydrogen, for example. Just look at a period table to see the name of an element for however many protons it has. Majestic Computing Â· 6 years ago.
Best Answer: It is the number of protons within the atom that defines what element it is. The electrons within an atom of the same element can change during reactions but it still remains the same element, and the same applies for neutrons. But the protons always stay the same.