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what is formed when an atom gains or loses neutrons ??

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A positive ion is formed when an electron is removed from an atom until there are fewer elections than protons. A negative ion is formed when an atom gains electron until there are more electrons than protons
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Answer:

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Explanation:

Atoms of the same element all have the same atomic number (number of protons). However, they can have different numbers of neutrons.

If an atom gains or loses a neutron, it becomes a different isotope of the element.

For example, let's look at carbon.

Carbon-12

  • 6 protons and 6 neutrons
  • The most abundant isotope

Carbon-14

  • 6 protons and 8 neutrons
  • Used in radioactive dating of previously living things.
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