Isotopes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Isotope
A
An Isotope is a different version of the same element, in which it has the same atomic number as the element on the periodic table but different atomic mass and neutrons.
2
Q
Does Hydrogen isotopes have a different chemical symbol?
A
Yes, deuterium has a symbol of D while tritium is represented by the symbol T.
3
Q
Are Hydrogen isotopes the same as other element isotopes?
A
No, because the chemical symbol of an isotope says the same as the original element except for hydrogen.
4
Q
Carbon-14 Dating
A
A death organism no longer takes in carbon, which is why this technique allows for one to figure out how long an organism has been dead for.
5
Q
How does Carbon-14 become reactive?
A
Carbon-14 reacts with oxygen in order to form radioactive carbon dioxide.
