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.
Answer:C
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.