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Radioactivity — Unit test

Question 6 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Atom A and Atom B have the same number of protons, but they do not have the same number of neutrons.Which statement describes these atoms?

Answer
A
Atom A and Atom B are isotopes of the same element.
B
Atom A and Atom B are different elements.
C
Atom A and Atom B have different atomic numbers.
D
Atom A and Atom B have the same mass number.

Explanation

An element is identified by its number of protons. Since Atom A and Atom B have the same number of protons, they are the same element. Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons are isotopes, so they are isotopes of the same element.

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