What Happens to an Atom If the Electrons in the Outer

question 24

Multiple Choice

What happens to an atom if the electrons in the outer shell are altered?

• A)The atom becomes radioactive.
• B)The atom disintegrates.
• C)The properties of the atom change.
• D)The atom's characteristics change, and it becomes a different element.

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