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Leokris [45]
3 years ago
10

Why is an atom regarded as electrically unstable​

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1 answer:
meriva3 years ago
5 0

Answer: An atom can be considered unstable in one of two ways. If it picks up or loses an electron, it becomes electrically charged and highly reactive. Such electrically charged atoms are known as ions. Instability can also occur in the nucleus when the number of protons and neutrons is unbalanced.

Explanation:

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