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Which of the following best differentiates isotopes from one another?
Options
A Number of protons
B Number of electrons
C Number of neutrons
Correct Answer
D Atomic number
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Isotopes are atoms of the same element (same number of protons) that have different numbers of neutrons. This difference in neutron number gives them different mass numbers.

Hint

They are the same element, so the proton count is identical. What else in the nucleus can vary?

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 383 of 1872
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