On losing an electron, an atom's mass_______ A. stays the same, and it is still the same element B. stays the same, and it becomes a different element C. is lowered, and it becomes a different element D. is lowered, but it is still the same element​
More electrons means a negative charge and fewer means a positive charge. ... If an atom were to gain or lose neutrons it becomes an isotope which means it becomes a different element.