16.2k views
21 votes
An element ceases to be that element if the particle it loses or gains is a neutron.

True or false

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

FALSE

Step-by-step explanation:

#CARRYONLEARNING

User Alan Budzinski
by
4.7k points
8 votes

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.

User Langpavel
by
5.0k points