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Nothing happens to the number of neutrons nor protons. it's just the electron number that changes. If an atom gains electrons, it increases and the ion is negative and vice versa. the number of neutrons or protons DOES NOT CHANGE.
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∙ 14y agoThis will form an Isotope of that Element.
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What variant forms of an atom differing in the number of neutrons?
isotope
What is the total amount of protons and neutrons in an atom?
The total amount of protons and neutrons in an atom is its mass number.
The atomic number of a compound indicates the?
The atomic number refers to the number of proton in a particular atom. As a matter of fact, number of proton = number of electrons in an atom. The number of electron changes as the atom forms ion.
Why can an atom have the same number of neutrons and still be an isotope?
an isotope is defined by an atom with the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons
Is AA element determined by the number of protins?
yes, it usually is, the number of protons never changes is in an atom, the amount of neutrons and electrons do however.
The mass number of an atom changes if its number of what changes?
neutrons
If the number of neutrons in an atom changes what is formed?
isotope
What variant forms of an atom differing in the number of neutrons?
isotope
How many neutrons are in one atom?
The number of neutrons depends on the atom. In general, mass number = atomic number + number of neutrons.
What part of an atom forms a nucleus?
The nucleus forms the centre of the atom. The protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of the atom.
What is the number of neutrons in an atom affects the atomic what?
The number of neutrons in an atom can affect the atomic mass of an atom.
What subatomic particles could be changed without changing which element the atom?
You are probably referring to neutrons which are often found within the nucleus of an atom in numbers different from the protons. An atom of the element carbon, for instance, normally consists of 12 protons, 12 electrons and 12 neutrons. However, an isotope of carbon known as C13 consists of 12 protons, 12 electrons and 13 neutrons.
How many neutrons does a negative oxygen ion have?
8. When an atom becomes an ion, it gains or loses electrons. The number of protons and neutrons doesn't change. If the number of neutrons changes then the atom has changed into a different isotope.
The atomic number of carbon is six therefore the number of protons in a carbon atom equals?
6. The atomic number is equal to the amount of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. The number of electrons can change due to bonds. The number of neutrons changes only when you have an isotope.
Why doesnt the number of protons change for a single element while the neutrons and electrons can?
The protons don't change because if the number of protons changes, the type of element the atom is changes. The number of protons determine the species of the atom.
What are the three smaller forms of an atom?
An atom contain protons, neutrons and electrons.
What is the total amount of protons and neutrons in an atom?
The total amount of protons and neutrons in an atom is its mass number.
