EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS
EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS
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Chapter 41, Problem 1Q
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The common property and the difference between the different isotopes of an element.

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Answer to Problem 1Q

All the isotopes of a given element have same atomic number, and different atomic massess.

Explanation of Solution

The nuclei of an atom which have same number of protons but different number of neutrons are called as isotopes of the element.

The isotopes of an atom have same number of electrons or protons, but they have different number of neutrons. So, all isotopes have almost similar chemical property.

Conclusion:

Therefore, all the isotopes of a given element have same atomic number, and different atomic mass.

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