What Is the Difference Between ²³⁹Pu and ²⁴⁰Pu

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between ²³⁹Pu and ²⁴⁰Pu?

• A) "²⁴⁰Pu has one additional neutron."
• B) "²³⁹Pu has one less beta- particle."
• C) "²³⁹Pu has different chemical properties from ²⁴⁰Pu."
• D) "²⁴⁰Pu has one additional proton."
• E) "There is no actual physical difference."

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