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Depends. If you only add one (or a few) the you get an (heavier) isotope.
But if you cram in too many (and this depends on which element you started with)
you'll get a beta emission (an electron) and the element will be moved up one on the chart of elements.
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∙ 15y ago
Removing neutrons from an atom will not change the element it is, but it may result in creating a different isotope of that element. Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but differ in the number of neutrons. The stability and properties of the atom may be affected depending on the specific isotope formed.
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∙ 14y agoSo the three parts of an atom are the proton, neutron, and electron. When you change the number of these each thing changes something about the atom.
Changing protons changes what element you are looking at. This is the basic way of counting in elements. 1 proton is hydrogen, 2 is helium, etc... the atomic number is exactly how many protons are in the atom.
Changing the number of neutrons of an atom only changes its weight, but doesnt change it in any other way. Neutrons are neutral so they can't change the charge, however, they weigh as much as a proton. a hydrogen atom has no neutrons , 1 proton, and 1 electron. adding a neutron only makes it a little bit heavier. Changing the number of neutrons makes isotopes of the atoms, which most of the time leads to radioactive and unstable substances.
Changing the number of electrons changes the charge of the atom. everything else stays the same. If you take an electron away, the atom becomes an ion with a positive charge. If you add an electron you add a negative charge.
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∙ 12y agoThe molecule becomes an isotope. Essentially, the main properties stay the same, but its atomic weight is increased. For example, Carbon 14 is a radioactive isotope that scientist use for dating fossils.
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∙ 13y agoThe atom becomes an isotope-- an atom of the same element with a different number of neutrons.
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∙ 13y agoWhat happens is the atom is classified as an isotope
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∙ 12y agoThe charge will stay the same, neutrons have no charge.
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∙ 13y agowell, atoms are made up of neurons and electrons, in-between the neurons are synapsys.
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∙ 12y agoAssuming you could do that, you'd end up with an isotope of that element. Or on the behalf a proton with a electron will also make a neutron.
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Which of these makes up an atom's mass number?
The mass number of an atom is determined by the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the atom. It does not take into account the number of electrons, which are negligible in terms of contributing to the mass of an atom.
Why we sum protons and neutrons for the atomic mass why we don't take neutrons?
Protons and neutrons together make up virtually all of the mass of an atom, so we count them to figure out the mass. Counting protons alone will tell us what element and isotope the atom is, but counting neutrons alone tells us nothing.
What is the number of neutrons in elements of the periodic table?
you take the atomic mass of an atom say, 16 for oxygen, and subtract the atomic number, 8 for oxygen. 16-8= 8. so there are eight neutrons in the typical oxygen atom.
How are neutrons in an atom calculated?
Neutrons in an atom can be calculated by subtracting the number of protons (which determines the element) from the atomic mass of the atom. The atomic mass is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, so by knowing the number of protons, you can find the number of neutrons by subtracting that from the atomic mass.
Which take up the most space electrons protons or neutrons?
Electrons take up the least amount of space compared to protons and neutrons. Protons and neutrons are much larger in size compared to electrons and make up the majority of an atom's volume due to their mass.
How many neutrons does the nucleus of a nitrogen atom contain?
there are 7 neutrons because when you take away the number of protons, which is 7 as well, from the atomic mass, which is 14 when rounded, you get 7 which is the number of neutrons in nitrogen.
Can fission take place in the nucleus of hydrogen atom?
No, it cannot. Fission is the "splitting" of an atom, and a hydrogen atom will not fission. Some hydrogen atoms have a neutron stuck to the proton in their nucleus. Some even have two neutrons stuck to that proton. These neutrons can be "knocked loose" in something like a nuclear chair reaction in a weapon. The neutrons then can contribute to the building of the nuclear chain reaction. But fission doesn't happen to hydrogen.
How do you calculate the number of nuetrons in an atom?
The simplest way to do this is to find a periodic table which shows the mass of the atom, (the best choice is to find one which doesn't use relative atomic mass, have decimals), and take away the proton number, (it will be to bigger number take away the smaller number). This is because the mass of the atom takes into account usually only the protons and the neutrons. Therefore, if you take away the proton number, you are left with the mass of the neutrons.
Which of these makes up an atom's mass number?
The mass number of an atom is determined by the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the atom. It does not take into account the number of electrons, which are negligible in terms of contributing to the mass of an atom.
What are the subatomic particles found in the nucleus of the atom are?
The three subatomic particles found in an atom are the Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons. But the subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom are the Protons, and Neutrons. The Electrons surround the nucleus and take up most of the volume.
What does it take for an atom to be neutral or uncharged?
To have an equal number of protons and electrons, it has nothing to do with the number of neutrons!
Why we sum protons and neutrons for the atomic mass why we don't take neutrons?
Protons and neutrons together make up virtually all of the mass of an atom, so we count them to figure out the mass. Counting protons alone will tell us what element and isotope the atom is, but counting neutrons alone tells us nothing.
Why do you say electrons most affect an atom's size while protons and neutrons most affect an atom's mass?
because the electron are on the out side and orbit around the nucleus (aka protons and neutrons) and take up the space
How many nuetrons are on an atom?
it depends on which atom it is but you can figure out the number by looking at the periodic table. for example, sodium Na has an atomic mass of 11 (top no.) and a relative atomic mass of 23 (bottom no.), the top number represents the number of protons (and electrons as they are in equal amount) and the bottom number represent the number of neutrons and protons, so, if you take these away from each other you will be left with the number of neutrons the atom has. hope this helps :)
What is the number of neutrons in elements of the periodic table?
you take the atomic mass of an atom say, 16 for oxygen, and subtract the atomic number, 8 for oxygen. 16-8= 8. so there are eight neutrons in the typical oxygen atom.
What particles take up most of the mass of an atom?
Protons and neutrons make up most of the mass of an atom. Electrons weigh almost nothing by comparison.
How are neutrons in an atom calculated?
Neutrons in an atom can be calculated by subtracting the number of protons (which determines the element) from the atomic mass of the atom. The atomic mass is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, so by knowing the number of protons, you can find the number of neutrons by subtracting that from the atomic mass.
