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An atom of an element can change into an atom of another element if it is:(1 point)
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radioactive and it's nucleus can trap or emit particles
radioactive and it's nucleus can trap or emit particles

an ion and it's atomic number is larger than it's mass number
an ion and it's atomic number is larger than it's mass number

extremely stable
extremely stable

an isotope and it has more electrons than neutrons

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radioactive and its nucleus can trap or emit particles.

Explanation: changing into a different element requires changing the number of protons (atomic number), which happens in nuclear (radioactive) decays or reactions (alpha, beta decay, electron capture, etc.). Gaining/losing electrons (ionization) or being an isotope does not change the element.