what is a parent atom?

Parent atom: Parent atom is a term used to define an atom before it undergoes any chemical change. Thus, an atom found in its original state is called parent atom. So,, during the process of radioactive decay, the parent atom is lost to form other atoms.

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parent atom is the neutral atom

eg  

Na IS THE PARENT ATOM

Na+ IS THE CATION

NA- IS THE ANION

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