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Isotopes means nothing but they have same atomic number but different mass number that means they have same number of protons but they don't have same number of neutrons as that of protons.So because of existing extra neutrons only isotopes are existing.
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∙ 11y agoThe processes that create nuclei (e.g. supernova explosions, stellar fusion burning, nuclear fission, nuclear decay) have random components in their behavior. This results in differing numbers of protons (isotones aka elements) and differing numbers of neutrons (isotopes) in their products.
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∙ 14y agobecause not all atoms are the same, some have a different number of neutrons, this leads to a difference in the atom's mass number. when you look at the Periodic Table the Atomic Mass has decimals, that is because of the different mass of the isotopes.
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∙ 11y agoBecause stable nuclei can be formed with different mass numbers.
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∙ 11y agoAtoms have DIFFERENT ISOTOPES due to DIFFERENT NUMBERS OF NEUTRONS.
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∙ 10y agoEach element can have different amounts of neutrons in its nucleus, but still keep the same number of electrons and protons, in each case they are called isotopes, which have different mass.
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Do all isotopes only occur in heavier elements?
No, isotopes of light elements exist as well. For example, there are several isotopes of the lightest element, hydrogen.No, even the lightest element (hydrogen (H)) has isotopes. These are called Deuterium and Tritium.All elements have isotopes but some of them are very unstable and have disappeared in nature over time.
Is boron a natural or synthetic element?
Boron is both: Isotopes with mass numbers of 10 and 11 occur naturally, and isotopes with mass numbers of 8, 9, 12, and 13 have been synthesized.
What is the atomic mass of gadolinium?
The atomic mass of gadolinium is 157.25 (which is the measured mass based on the various isotopes which occur in nature).
When does Parent and daughter isotopes occur?
The daughter isotope is the result of the radioactive disintegration of the parent isotope. For example radium is a product of the uranium disintegration.The two isotopes have different chemical (different atomic numbers, etc.), physical and nuclear properties.
Where are the mass variances in 2 atoms of the same element and why do they occur?
If the chemical element has isotopes, each isotope has a specific and different atomic mass.
Which of these are elements that occur most in nature?
isotopes
Does isotopes only occur on heavier element?
No - the lightest element Hydrogen has three known isotopes
What is an average of the masses of all the isotopes that occur in nature For an element?
The weighted average for all isotopes that occur in nature for an element is its atomic weight listed on the Periodic Table of the elements.
Is oxygen radioadive?
Some oxygen isotopes are radioactive, but they do not occur naturally.
Why are most elements radioactive?
Most of the natural occurring (isotopes of) elements are NOT radioactive.Though most of all the known isotopes are radioactive but most of them do NOT naturally occur.
Can nuclear decay occur in atoms of oxygen?
It sure can; basically, each element has radioactive isotopes. Check the Wikipedia article "isotopes of oxygen" for more details.
What is the use of isotope of oxygen?
The isotopes are not manufactured for specific uses, they occur in nature naturally.
Which of these are elements that occur the most in nature isotopes quarks leptons?
Quarks and leptons are not elements.
Do all isotopes only occur in heavier elements?
No, isotopes of light elements exist as well. For example, there are several isotopes of the lightest element, hydrogen.No, even the lightest element (hydrogen (H)) has isotopes. These are called Deuterium and Tritium.All elements have isotopes but some of them are very unstable and have disappeared in nature over time.
Is boron a natural or synthetic?
Boron is both: Isotopes with mass numbers of 10 and 11 occur naturally, and isotopes with mass numbers of 8, 9, 12, and 13 have been synthesized.
Is boron a natural or synthetic element?
Boron is both: Isotopes with mass numbers of 10 and 11 occur naturally, and isotopes with mass numbers of 8, 9, 12, and 13 have been synthesized.
Why does radioactivity occur in some elements?
It occurs due to the instability of the element. It is a spontaneous process. Radioactive atoms are known as isotopes.
