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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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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
an isotope and it has more electrons than neutrons
radioactive and it's nucleus can trap or emit particles
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"Radioactive and its nucleus can trap or emit particles."
Explanation: Only changes in the nucleus that change the proton number (like α or β decay, or neutron/proton capture) turn an atom into a different element. Ionization or chemical changes do not change the element; being "extremely stable" would prevent such nuclear changes.
Explanation: Only changes in the nucleus that change the proton number (like α or β decay, or neutron/proton capture) turn an atom into a different element. Ionization or chemical changes do not change the element; being "extremely stable" would prevent such nuclear changes.
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