Atomic type

Atomic type denotes different systems for dividing atoms into types (types, types ...):

• Chemical element , according to the number of protons in the atomic nucleus
• Isotope , with the same number of protons according to the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus
• Nuclide , according to the number and energy state of protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus

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