Why is it important to have valid data when conducting research? use complete sentences in your explanation.

Having correct information is important in research. Research is acquisition of knowledge, and incorrect knowledge does not benefit and reduces credibility with readers.

Well you can immediately rule out a and d because if a metal were to lose or gain protons, then it would become a different element all together. the answer here is b because the positive symbol with a number refers to how many electrons the metal can give away to become stable.