How Do Radioactive Isotopes Differ from Isotopes

question 6

Multiple Choice

How do radioactive isotopes differ from isotopes?

• A)Radioactive isotopes have more neutrons than do isotopes.
• B)Radioactive isotopes are stable; isotopes are unstable.
• C)Radioactive isotopes have fewer neutrons than do isotopes.
• D)Radioactive isotopes are unstable; isotopes are stable.

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