Question

In order to attain octet configuration, the atoms share, lose or gain electrons. In the process, its atomic mass:

• A. changes
• B. does not change
• C. remains the same in case of sharing, but it changes in case of losing or gaining electrons
• D. decreases

Answer 1

The correct option is B

does not change

The atomic mass does not change with chemical change. The loss or gain of electrons does not change the atomic mass because the mass of electrons is much lighter than nucleons. The mass of electrons is not considered for atomic mass. Atomic mass depends upon protons and neutrons.