If change in the number of neutrons in an atom creates an isotope
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If the protons change then it is not the same element anymore. It is a new element.
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Basically, At The Most Simple Explanation Its To Do With The Ellectronic Configuration I Believe.
When something becomes an Ion, It oses or Gains Electrons But it still keeps it's chemical properties, this is because although the electron count changes, the electron configuration remains the same within one of the many known states for that certain element.
In an Atom. there are 25 orbitals that electrons can occupy. But The Most Important thing is these orbitals determine the size, shape and the reaction behaviour of an elctron cloud, which obviously goves an element its physical and chemical properties. Even if no electrons are present, the number of protons governs how electrons will "fall" into the orbitals. (Obviously Protons are oppistely Charged to Electrons and Therefore Have an Influence)
And that is why when a Proton is added, The Element Changes. :D
When something becomes an Ion, It oses or Gains Electrons But it still keeps it's chemical properties, this is because although the electron count changes, the electron configuration remains the same within one of the many known states for that certain element.
In an Atom. there are 25 orbitals that electrons can occupy. But The Most Important thing is these orbitals determine the size, shape and the reaction behaviour of an elctron cloud, which obviously goves an element its physical and chemical properties. Even if no electrons are present, the number of protons governs how electrons will "fall" into the orbitals. (Obviously Protons are oppistely Charged to Electrons and Therefore Have an Influence)
And that is why when a Proton is added, The Element Changes. :D
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It will be be a total different atom. Protons are the benchmarks for any specific atom. Changing it will result in a new atom. However if u change the # of neutrons then u will have an isotope of the atom. If u change the # of electrons then u will have an ion. Hope this clears up ur query
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It will become negatively charged and an entirely different atom altogether. Isotopes are variants of the original atom.