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aleksandrvk [35]
3 years ago
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What happens if an atom loses a neutron?Its mass is lowered, but it is still the same element. Its mass stays the same, and it i

s still the same element. Its mass stays the same, and it becomes a different element. Its mass is lowered, and it becomes a different element.
Chemistry
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Whitepunk [10]3 years ago
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Answer:

If an atom were to gain or lose neutrons it becomes an isotope. ... If it gains a neutron it become an isotope called deuterium. Since the atomic mass is the total of the number of protons and neutrons, an isotope would have a different atomic mass, but the same atomic number as the original atom

Explanation:

Talja [164]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Its mass is lowered, but it is still the same element.

Explanation:

When the atom loses a<em> neutron</em>, it still remains as the same <em>element</em>. The only thing that would change is the <em>mass.</em>

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