Atoms of the Same Element Whose Nuclei Contain the Same

question 132

Multiple Choice

Atoms of the same element whose nuclei contain the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons, are called

• A) isotonics.
• B) heterotopes.
• C) isotopes.
• D) homotopes.
• E) heterotonics.

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