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Mo6-L3b: What Happens if There are Changes in an Atom?

Carbon Monoxide
Atoms and Matter CO
When elements combine to
form compounds, the C O
number of electrons in the
atoms can change. Carbon Dioxide

The ways in which the atoms CO2
combine result in the
many different kinds of O C O
matter.

Water
H2O Hydrogen Peroxide
H2O2
O H

H H O O

H

Possible Changes in Atoms

Neutral Atoms Change Results
Carbon Protons New Element - nitrogen
6 add one proton
C
12.01

6 protons
6 neutrons
6 electrons 7 protons 7 neutrons 7 electron

Neutrons Isotopes
add one neutron

6 protons 7 neutrons 6 electrons

Electrons Ion
add one electron

6 protons 6 neutrons 7 electrons

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