Three Atoms Have the Following Subatomic Particles:Atom 1: 3 Protons

question 60

Multiple Choice

Three atoms have the following subatomic particles:Atom 1: 3 protons, 2 neutrons, 3 electronsAtom 2: 3 protons, 3 neutrons, 2 electronsAtom 3: 3 protons, 1 neutron, 3 electronsWhich statement best describes these three atoms?

• A) They are all the same element; they are isotopes of each other.
• B) They are three different elements; they are isotopes of each other.
• C) They are all the same element; two of the atoms are ions.
• D) They all have the same atomic number and atomic weight.

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