Question

What would happen if a proton were added to the nucleus of the atom? (Check all that apply)

Question 1 options:

It would become a different atom.


It would add to the mass by 1.


Its charge would increase by 1


The charge would be reduced by 1.

Answer 1

If a proton were added to the nucleus of an atom . . .

-- It would become a different atom (an atom of a different element) .

-- It would add 1 to the atomic mass.

-- Its charge would increase by +1 .