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

If an atom loses a proton then Its mass stays the same, and it is still the same element.

What is proton?

A proton would be a stable elementary particle having the symbols p, \(H^{+}\), or 1 \(H^{+}\),  and an elementary electric charge of +1e. It has a mass that would be slightly lower than those of a neutron as well as being 1836 times heavier than an electron according to the proton-to-electron mass ratio.

What is atom ?

The smallest component of ordinary stuff that makes up a chemical element would be an atom. Atoms that are neutral or ionized make up every solid, liquid, gas, as well as a form of plasma. Atoms are generally incredibly tiny, measuring up to 100 picometers around.

Therefore, If an atom loses a proton then Its mass stays the same, and it is still the same element.

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