Gold atoms can be identified based on the number of which subatomic particles? A. neutrons
B. electrons
C. nuclei
D. protons

D.protons

Explanation:

Gold is a chemical element and it is the element 79 on the periodic table. Thus, it has an atomic number of 79. The chemical symbol for Gold is Au, it is chemically classified as a transition metal and as a solid at room temperature.

Generally, the chemical element Gold is known to be malleable, ductile and a good conductor of electricity and heat. Also, it is a non-toxic chemical element with a beautiful lustrous sheen.

Gold atoms can be identified based on the number of protons (79) because it represent its atomic number, which is what is used to differentiate an atom of an element from the atom of another chemical element.