The number of protons within the atom's nucleus is called atomic number and is equal to the number of electrons in any neutral atom. Each atomic number identifies a specific element, but not the .
A) cation.
B) ion.
C) isotope.
D) molecule,

Match each vocabulary term to its definition. 1. electrons neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of the atom 2. neutron lowest energy position of an electron in an atom 3. photon the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom 4. ground state negatively charged, subatomic particles 5. protons packet of energy of specific size 6. element substance with only one type of atom 7. orbital positively charged, subatomic particles found in the nucleus of the atom