Changing the number of neutrons in an atom will affect its_______________ .
A) charge
B) atomic number
C) atomic weight
D) All of the above

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The atomic weight of an atom is determined by the number of protons and neutrons it has. Changing the number of neutrons will therefore change the atomic weight, but not the atomic number or the charge (as long as the number of protons remains the same).

Changing the Number of Neutrons in an Atom Will Affect