Atoms in a chemical element that have different numbers of neutrons than protons and electrons are called isotopes. The atoms in a particular element have an identical number of protons and electrons but can have varying numbers of neutrons. read more
c. protons and neutrons as all other atoms of that same element d. protons, neutrons and electrons as all other atoms of that same element 3.The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom must always be equal, in order for the strong nuclear force binding them together to be effective. read more