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What would happen if the number of protons and electrons in the Atom did change

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When you change the number of protons in an atom, you will change the atom from one element to a different element. Sometimes, when you add a proton to an element, the element will become radioactive. If you change the number of electrons in an atom, you will get an ion of the element.
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