The atomic mass of an element is the same as the number of _______ in each atom. Naim 23:57 Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life The atomic mass of an element is the same as the number of _______ in each atom. a. electrons b. protons c. neutrons d. protons plus neutrons e. electrons plus neutrons Answer: D Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+