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Title: Question about atomic structure
Post by: EH86055 on May 30, 2021, 07:09:42 AM
Hello everyone,
If an isotope of an element loses an electron, is it both an ion and an isotope or just an ion? My science teacher said that I wouldn't be able to refer to it as an isotope anymore, so I'm confused.
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Question about atomic structure
Post by: Orcio_87 on May 30, 2021, 09:43:01 AM
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If an isotope of an element loses an electron, is it both an ion and an isotope or just an ion?
Both isotope and ion. Loss of electron does not change its number of neutrons.