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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 28 Objective Question

Question

Hydrogen is an element with one proton. It has three different isotopes. Which statement about the three Hydrogen isotopes is correct?
Options
A They must have different numbers of electrons orbiting their nucleus
B They must all have one proton in their nuclei
Correct Answer
C They must all have one neutron in their nuclei
D They must all have the same number of nucleons in their nucleus
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Isotopes of the same element share the same proton number, differ in neutron number.

Hint

Isotopes of the same element share the same proton number, differ in neutron number.

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