Which Statement Best Describes Isotopes

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes isotopes?

• A)They have the same atomic mass.
• B)They have the same total number of protons and neutrons.
• C)They have the same number of neutrons but a different number of protons.
• D)They have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.
• E)They have very different chemical reactivity.

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Definitions:

Electrostatic Attractions

The force of attraction between particles with opposite charges, fundamental in chemical bonding and interactions.

Two Molecules

Refers to a pair of molecules, which could be identical or different, involved in a chemical process or reaction.

Sodium Chloride

A chemical compound commonly known as table salt, consisting of sodium and chlorine atoms, used extensively in food preparation and preservation.

Chloride Ion

A negatively charged ion (Cl-) that is an essential electrolyte found in all body fluids, important for maintaining fluid balance and electrical neutrality.