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Isotopes of the same element have the same number of protons. They will also have the same number of electrons in a neutral state. Where they differ is in the number of neutrons in the nucleus. The chemical properties of an element are almost entirely determined by its electron structure, since chemical bonds can be understood as the transfer or sharing of electrons. This means isotopes of the same element will behave in the same way chemically. They will form the same chemical compounds and be largely indistinguishable from their isotopic brethren.
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What makes element becomes active?
An element is chemically active till it does not attain an inert gas configuration.
What makes two isotopes of the same element different from each other?
Different isotopes of the same element are usually considered not to be chemically different. The atoms of different isotopes of the same element differ only in mass, not in their electronic structure, and it's the electronic structure of an atom that determines its chemical properties. A partial exception: hydrogen and its isotopes deuterium and tritium. Because the isotopes of hydrogen weigh twice and three times as much respectively, but have the same electronic structure, while they take part in the same chemical reactions, the reaction rates differ.
Isotopes can have the same what?
Isotopes of an element have the same numbers of protons in the nucleus (and corresponding electrons). It's not so much "can have", as "do have". It's just a different number of neutrons that makes a different isotope.
How is the atomic mass of an element is affected by the distribution of its isotopes in nature?
Isotopes have a different amount of Neutrons. The atomic mass is the sum of Protons and Neutrons. Therefore having a different number of Neutrons makes the atomic mass greater. Or vice versa. Boom. Solved.
Why is it difficult to observe a chemical property?
It is difficult to detect the presence of isotopes in chemical elements during chemical studies because the isotopes are "just like" the other atoms of a given element except for the number of neutrons in the nucleus. That means if you have a two or more isotopes of a given element in a quantity of that element, all the atoms will chemically behave the same way, and you can't "tell them apart" from each other. The tiny difference in the weights is all that distinguishes the isotopes apart in a given element. And it is extremely difficult to separate out the different isotopes of an element. Certainly it cannot be done chemically, as the isotopes are chemically the same, as stated. It falls to physical processes to sort things out, as was done in the case of uranium during World War 2, to obtain 235U from uranium so a fission weapon (an atomic bomb) could be built.
How r isotopes of the same element alike?
They have the same number of protons this is what makes them the same element but they differ in atomic mass and neutrons.
Do isotopes exist independently to form an element or do all the isotopes when combined constitute an element?
The ratio of isotopes are constant throughout the universe. In any random sample of any element, there will be a consistent ratio of isotopes of that element. This is what makes radiocarbon dating of ancient organic material possible.
What is the one thing that makes the isotopes of Magnesium different from the original element?
The number of neutrons
What makes element becomes active?
An element is chemically active till it does not attain an inert gas configuration.
What makes two isotopes of the same element different from each other?
Different isotopes of the same element are usually considered not to be chemically different. The atoms of different isotopes of the same element differ only in mass, not in their electronic structure, and it's the electronic structure of an atom that determines its chemical properties. A partial exception: hydrogen and its isotopes deuterium and tritium. Because the isotopes of hydrogen weigh twice and three times as much respectively, but have the same electronic structure, while they take part in the same chemical reactions, the reaction rates differ.
Isotopes can have the same what?
Isotopes of an element have the same numbers of protons in the nucleus (and corresponding electrons). It's not so much "can have", as "do have". It's just a different number of neutrons that makes a different isotope.
What makes isotopes different from elements on the periodic table?
isotopes of a given element have the same atomic number (or number of protons) but vary in the number of neutrons and hence the mass number.
How is the atomic mass of an element is affected by the distribution of its isotopes in nature?
Isotopes have a different amount of Neutrons. The atomic mass is the sum of Protons and Neutrons. Therefore having a different number of Neutrons makes the atomic mass greater. Or vice versa. Boom. Solved.
Do all atoms of the same element have the same number of isotopes?
This question is misguided. Atoms do not have isotopes. In a sample of an element there are many atoms. They will all have the same number of protons in their nuclei, that's what makes them the same element. Individual atoms may have different numbers of neutrons, if this happens they are called isotopes. For instance in silver, all the atoms have 47 protons, but some of them have 60 neutrons and some have 62. We say that silver has two stable isotopes. Perhaps your question should be 'Do all atoms of the same element have the same number of neutrons?'
Why is it difficult to observe a chemical property?
It is difficult to detect the presence of isotopes in chemical elements during chemical studies because the isotopes are "just like" the other atoms of a given element except for the number of neutrons in the nucleus. That means if you have a two or more isotopes of a given element in a quantity of that element, all the atoms will chemically behave the same way, and you can't "tell them apart" from each other. The tiny difference in the weights is all that distinguishes the isotopes apart in a given element. And it is extremely difficult to separate out the different isotopes of an element. Certainly it cannot be done chemically, as the isotopes are chemically the same, as stated. It falls to physical processes to sort things out, as was done in the case of uranium during World War 2, to obtain 235U from uranium so a fission weapon (an atomic bomb) could be built.
What way do isotopes of an element differ?
From Intro AP Chem Knowledge OnlyThe number of neutrons in the nucleus differs, the atomic mass differs, as well as the physical properties and the nuclear stability. The chemical properties remain the same. I do not know about anything beyond that, but that much I'm certain on.I don't know about the above answer but from what I know in Chemistry is that the protons is what makes the isotopes of each element differ and the neutrons. Hope this helpsI think the first answer is correct. The protons do not make any difference. That's from AP Bio knowlege.
Which isotope element has 3 protons 4 neutrons and 3 electrons?
It is lithium(Li) . NB Most elements produce isotopes. Hydrogen has 3 isotopes. Carbon has 3 isotopes Chlorine has 2 isotopes. To name but a few.
