Which of the Following Statements About Isotopes Is TRUE

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about isotopes is TRUE?

• A) Isotopes of the same element differ only in the number of electrons they contain.
• B) An isotope of an atom with a larger number of neutrons is larger than an isotope of the same atom that contains fewer neutrons.
• C) Isotopes of the same element have the same mass.
• D) Isotopes of the same element don't usually have the same properties.
• E) Some elements have 3 or more naturally occurring isotopes.

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