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19 July, 07:52

What happens to an atom of a particular element if it somehow loses a proton?

A. It becomes more positive.

B. A new element is formed.

C. It automatically loses an electron too.

D. A nearby neutron turns into a proton to replace it.

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  1. 19 July, 09:14
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    Answer: B a new element is formed

    Explanation:

    When an atom looses a proton it means that the number of electron will be more than the number of proton leading to the possession of a negative charge it becomes an anion of the atom which posses another chemical properties like another element hence the correct option is B
  2. 19 July, 11:44
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    D

    Explanation:

    If an atom loses a an eletron, a near neutron turns into a proton
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