Asked by Sophia Winner on Jun 18, 2024
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How do isotopes differ from each other?
A) by their number of protons
B) by their number of neutrons
C) by their number of ions
D) by their number of atoms
Isotopes
Variants of a particular chemical element that differ in neutron number, and consequently in nucleon number, but have the same number of protons in their atomic nuclei.
Neutrons
Subatomic particles located within the nucleus of an atom, having no electric charge and a mass slightly larger than that of protons.
- Clarify the relevance of matter, its forms, and features in environmental science.
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LS
Laura SimmonsJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons (which determines the atomic number), but they differ in the number of neutrons in their nuclei, resulting in different atomic masses.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the relevance of matter, its forms, and features in environmental science.