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The two fundamental differences between two isotopes are its mass and its spin. This is because there is a difference in the number of neutrons in the atom, and neutrons have a both mass and spin (1.67493x10-27kg and 1/2, respectively).
This, in turn, causes a handful of changes, including stability, appearance in nuclear magnetic resonance spectra, frequency of intranuclear vibrations, and radioactivity.
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In what ways are isotopes alike?
Isotopes are alike in that they have the same number of protons (same atomic number), which means they belong to the same element. They also have similar chemical properties due to this shared atomic number. Finally, isotopes can be identified by the element's symbol followed by a hyphen and the mass number.
If a substance is an element is it a pure substance or a mixture?
There are two ways to think about this. Chemically, the element is a pure substance (each atom has the same number of protons). Nuclear speaking, the element may be represented by a number of different isotopes (different number of neutrons).
Why are all atoms of the same type different?
The atoms may be slightly different in shape or size etc. however if they are all of the same type they will all behave and react in the same way. Eg. Two atoms of Frankium may be different in the ways I have described but their chemical properties, behaviour and reactivity are the same.
How does isotopes of the same element chemically react?
Although chemistry usually teaches us that isotopes only differ in neutron count and not reactivity, this is not actually the case. An illustration of this can best be seen when analysing isotope abundances versus their distance from the beach. For instance, imagine sea water evaporating. The slightly ligther 1H isotope evaporates faster than the heavier dueterium 2H isotope, hence clouds contain more 1H. As these clouds move inland, the heavier water (2H containing), falls as rain sooner, meaning rain water closer to the sea contains more dueterium. This same principle can be applied to all the elements, and although, strictly speaking isn't a chemical reaction, more of a physical process, you can see that this principle can be applied in certain reactions. so, yes, isotopes do differ in reactivity. Thrutchywaynefish
Please HELP. Can you describe fully two ways in which isotopes of the same atom are similar?
Not atom, but element. Isotopes have the same number of protons and electrons (for a neutral atom) and a different number of neutrons. The chemical properties of isotopes are generally similar, excepting the isotopes with a low atomic mass, as hydrogen. Some physical properties of the isotopes are very different: atomic mass, radio-activity, possible nuclear reactions, cross section area, etc.
In what ways are isotopes alike?
Isotopes are alike in that they have the same number of protons (same atomic number), which means they belong to the same element. They also have similar chemical properties due to this shared atomic number. Finally, isotopes can be identified by the element's symbol followed by a hyphen and the mass number.
In what ways is the penny analogy for isotopes misleading?
The penny analogy for isotopes can be misleading because unlike pennies, isotopes of an element have different numbers of neutrons which can result in different properties. Pennies are all identical regardless of year, whereas isotopes have variations in their physical behavior due to differing numbers of neutrons. Additionally, the chemical behavior of isotopes might differ slightly due to their mass differences, unlike identical pennies.
What two ways do isotopes differ?
- different atomic mass - different number of neutrons - different nuclear properties - etc.
If a substance is an element is it a pure substance or a mixture?
There are two ways to think about this. Chemically, the element is a pure substance (each atom has the same number of protons). Nuclear speaking, the element may be represented by a number of different isotopes (different number of neutrons).
Why are all atoms of the same type different?
The atoms may be slightly different in shape or size etc. however if they are all of the same type they will all behave and react in the same way. Eg. Two atoms of Frankium may be different in the ways I have described but their chemical properties, behaviour and reactivity are the same.
How does isotopes of the same element chemically react?
Although chemistry usually teaches us that isotopes only differ in neutron count and not reactivity, this is not actually the case. An illustration of this can best be seen when analysing isotope abundances versus their distance from the beach. For instance, imagine sea water evaporating. The slightly ligther 1H isotope evaporates faster than the heavier dueterium 2H isotope, hence clouds contain more 1H. As these clouds move inland, the heavier water (2H containing), falls as rain sooner, meaning rain water closer to the sea contains more dueterium. This same principle can be applied to all the elements, and although, strictly speaking isn't a chemical reaction, more of a physical process, you can see that this principle can be applied in certain reactions. so, yes, isotopes do differ in reactivity. Thrutchywaynefish
Please HELP. Can you describe fully two ways in which isotopes of the same atom are similar?
Not atom, but element. Isotopes have the same number of protons and electrons (for a neutral atom) and a different number of neutrons. The chemical properties of isotopes are generally similar, excepting the isotopes with a low atomic mass, as hydrogen. Some physical properties of the isotopes are very different: atomic mass, radio-activity, possible nuclear reactions, cross section area, etc.
What are some ways in which galaxies differ?
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List ways that element can get their names?
list ways that element can get their names
Give two ways fatty acid molecules differ?
differ from what?
In what ways if any does a single celled organism differ from its parents?
In what ways, if any, does a single-celled organism differ from its parents?
In what ways do minerals differ each other?
minerals differ in appearance and texture
