What is the main difference between isotopes of an element? (2022)

Practice Questions

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What is the main difference between isotopes of an element? (2022)
  1. Number of protons
  2. Number of neutrons
  3. Number of electrons
  4. Chemical properties

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main difference between isotopes of an element? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand that an element is defined by its number of protons.
  • Step 2: Know that all isotopes of an element have the same number of protons.
  • Step 3: Learn that isotopes differ in the number of neutrons they have.
  • Step 4: Realize that the difference in neutrons affects the mass of the isotope but not its chemical properties.
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