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An element ceases to be that element if the particle it loses or gains is a neutron.

True or false

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Answer:

FALSE

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

False

Step-by-step explanation:

An element is named according to the number of protons in the nucleus. If it gains or loses a neutron, it becomes a different isotope of the same element.

The given statement is false.

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