How does changing the number of protons compare to changing the number of neutrons in an atom

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Erica Pearson

Chemistry

28 July, 02:54

How does changing the number of protons compare to changing the number of neutrons in an atom

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Rachael · Answer 1

Neutrons. 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 neutrons in an atom, you get an isotope of the same element