11
QuizMultiple Choice

Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures — Unit test

Question 11 • SVHS Chemistry 1 $FA

How are isotopes defined?

Answer
A
forms of different elements that have the same number of neutrons in each atom
B
forms of different elements that have the same number of protons in each atom
C
forms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons in each atom
D
forms of the same element that differ in the number of protons in each atom

Explanation

An element is defined by its number of protons, so isotopes of the same element have the same number of protons. They differ in the number of neutrons, which changes their mass. Therefore, choice C, forms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons in each atom, is correct.

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