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PHY 104 Atomic Structures Objective Question
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Isotopes of an atom are variants that have:
Options
A The same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons.
B Different numbers of protons and different numbers of neutrons.
C The same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Correct Answer
D Different electronic structures but the same mass number.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines isotopes as 'variants of elements having a different nucleon number (also known as the mass number A) are called isotopes of the element. Isotopes of an atom have the same number of protons but differ in the number of neutrons.'

Hint

Isotopes share a common identity as an element, which is determined by their protons.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Atomic Structures
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 126 of 947
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