Isotopes Are Atoms That Have the Same ________ but Differing

question 49

Multiple Choice

Isotopes are atoms that have the same ________ but differing ________.

• A)atomic masses, charges
• B)mass numbers, atomic numbers
• C)atomic numbers, mass numbers
• D)charges, atomic masses
• E)mass numbers, charges

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Definitions:

Bone Marrow Study

A medical examination of the bone marrow, usually involving a biopsy, to diagnose and monitor diseases and conditions affecting blood and bone marrow.

Osteosarcoma

A type of cancer that starts in the bones, usually occurring in the long bones of the arms and legs, and is most common in teenagers and young adults.

Leukemia

A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

Sigmoidoscopy

A medical examination of the sigmoid colon by means of a flexible tube inserted through the anus to check for cancer, polyps, and other anomalies.