Which particles affect the stability of the atom?

The nucleus of this kind of atom is said to be stable. In some atoms the binding energy is not strong enough to hold the nucleus together, and the nuclei of these atoms are said to be unstable. Unstable atoms will lose neutrons and protons as they attempt to become stable. read more

a. An atom with 3 protons and 4 neutrons: b. An atom with 2 protons and 4 neutrons: c. An atom with 4 protons and 4 neutrons: Play with the simulation to discover which particles af ect the charge of an atom or ion. a. Neutral atoms have and electrons. b. Positive ions have c. Negative ions have protons than electrons. protons than electrons. read more