Isotopes, such as C$^{12}$ C$^{13}$ C$^{14}$, are different forms of the same element that Differ in their number of neutrons. Differ in their number of protons. Differ in their number of electrons Are all radioactive.
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The number of protons defines the element. If the number of protons changes, the element changes. The number of electrons determines the charge of the atom. If the number of electrons changes, the atom becomes an ion. Not all isotopes are radioactive. Show more…
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Isotopes of an element are atoms that have Group of answer choices the same number of protons, but a different number of electrons. the same number of neutrons, but a different number of protons. the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons. equal numbers of protons and neutrons.
Melissa M.
a) Isotopes Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons are called isotopes. Name of isotope Carbon-12 Carbon-13 Carbon-14 Symbol 12C 13C 14C Number of protons Number of neutrons Abundance 98.89% 1.11% Trace Atomic number of Hydrogen Protons Electrons Neutrons
Adi S.
'13. Two atoms that are different isotopes of the same element have the same number of protons and the same number of neutrons the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons different number of protons but the same number of neutrons different number of protons and a different number of neutrons'
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