Question

activator. use these words to answer the questions below. protons, neutrons, electrons a. changing the number of will change the name of the element. b. changing the number of makes an atom stable or unstable and creates different isotopes of the same element with a different charge. c. changing the number of gives an atom a neutral charge or causes it to take on a positive or negative charge. d. the atom has the same number of protons as it does electrons. e. a atom has the same number of protons as it does electrons. f. an atom with a positive or negative net charge is called an

Explanation:

a. Changing the number of protons changes the element as the atomic number is determined by the number of protons.
b. Changing the number of neutrons creates different isotopes which can affect stability.
c. Changing the number of electrons gives an atom a positive or negative charge as electrons are negatively - charged and their gain or loss affects the overall charge of the atom.
d. An atom has the same number of protons as electrons in a neutral state.
e. An atom with a positive or negative net charge is called an ion.

Answer:

a. Changing the number of protons will change the name of the element.
b. Changing the number of neutrons makes an atom stable or unstable and creates different isotopes.
c. Changing the number of electrons gives an atom a neutral charge or causes it to take on a positive or negative charge.
d. An atom has the same number of protons as it does electrons in a neutral state.
e. An atom with a positive or negative net charge is called an ion.