The Distinction Between an "Element" and an "Isotope" Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The distinction between an "element" and an "isotope" is

• A) an element has a specific number of neutrons; an isotope has a specific number of both protons and neutrons.
• B) an element has a specific number of protons; an isotope has a specific number of neutrons.
• C) an element has a specific number of protons; an isotope has a specific number of both protons and neutrons.
• D) an element has a specific number of both protons and neutrons; an isotope has a specific number of protons.
• E) these two words have the same meaning, but "element" is used by chemists while "isotope" is used by physicists.

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