When transfer of electrons happen in static electricity, won’t the atom become unstable and implode on itself?

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When transfer of electrons happen in static electricity, won’t the atom become unstable and implode on itself?

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No, atoms become unstable when they have too many protons and/or neutrons. Adding extra electrons just gives it an extra electric charge. Electrons have very little mass and don’t affect the nucleus of an atom.

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