If an atom loses a proton, what happens?

1. Its mass is lowered, and it becomes a different element.

2. Its mass stays the same, and it is still the same element.

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

4. Its mass stays the same, and it becomes a different element.

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Gabrielle Davies

5 June, 18:27

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Zayden Farley · Answer 1

Its answer choice #4. An atom of an element that gains or loses protons is no longer that element.

Rayan Rojas · Answer 2

I think the answer is Number #2 it's mass stays the same

If an atom loses a proton, what happens?1. Its mass is lowered, and it becomes a different element.2. Its mass stays the same, and it is still the same element.3. Its mass is lowered, but it is still the same element.4. Its mass stays the same, and it becomes a different element.