isotopes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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what is an isotope
A
an atom of an element that has the same number of protons but different number of neutrons
2
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How do isotopes of an element differ from each other?
A
They have different numbers of neutrons and therefore different mass numbers
3
Q
State whether the chemical properties of isotopes are the same or different, and explain why
A
The chemical properties are the same because chemical reactions depend on the number of electrons, which is the same for all isotopes of an element
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