Question

Does adding or taking away a proton change the identity of the element? Yes or no

Answer 1

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

Protons carry a positive electrical charge and they alone determine the charge of the nucleus. Adding or removing protons from the nucleus changes the charge of the nucleus and changes that atom's atomic number. So, adding or removing protons from the nucleus changes what element that atom is!

Answer 2

yes

Step-by-step explanation:

The identity of an element is determined by the number of protons. One cannot alter the number of protons without altering the identity of the element. By adding a proton, the atomic number increases by one and the element identity changes. Number of neutrons can be altered to create isotopes.