Chapter 18, Problem 18.99CHP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given molecules, which have similar properties, and which have quite different properties should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Isotopes:

The chemical elements, which are have a same number of protons and electrons but different number of neutrons are known as isotopes.

The properties of same chemical substances are similar, when they also contains various isotopes of elements.

Isotopes of Hydrogen:

Hydrogen contains three isotopes they are,

Protium $\text{H}$ , Deuterium $\text{H}$, Tritium $\text{H}$

Isotopes of Oxygen:

Oxygen contains three isotopes they are,

${}^{\text{16}}\text{O,}{}^{\text{17}}\text{O}\text{and}{}^{\text{18}}\text{O}$