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Yes, some elements can have the same number of neutrons despite being different elements; these are called isotopes. Isotopes are variants of a chemical element that have the same number of protons (and therefore the same atomic number) but different numbers of neutrons. For example, carbon-12 and carbon-14 are both isotopes of carbon, with 6 neutrons and 8 neutrons, respectively. This phenomenon occurs because the Atomic Mass of an element is determined by the total number of protons and neutrons, allowing for variations in neutron count while maintaining the same atomic identity.

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Do atoms have neutrons in them?

Atoms of all elements can have neutrons in them. Only the element hydrogen has an isotope whose atoms do not contain neutrons, but all other isotopes of hydrogen have neutrons in them. In the heavier elements the number of neutrons always exceeds the number of protons in the atom.


What is an atom of same elements that differs in the number of neutrons compared to other atoms of the element?

the atom is an isotope


Are all atoms of a given element identical to one another and different from atoms of other elements?

No. Some may have different numbers of neutrons. Atoms of the same element (atoms with the same number of protons in the nucleus) may have different numbers of neutrons, and so will have different masses. As an example, chlorine is a mixture of different isotopes with some of the atoms having different neutrons numbers.


If an atom has the same number of protons and neutrons is it most likely to bond with other atoms?

Yes, it is possible.


What is the name of the table that shows an element symbol and its name the number of protons and neutrons of the element?

The Periodic Table of the Elements includes most of this information (but not the number of neutrons). The Chart of the Nuclides (or Table of the Isotopes) includes all of the information.


What element has 148 neutrons in the nucleus?

An element with 148 neutrons in its nucleus is usually Gadolinium (Gd) with an atomic number of 64, as its atomic mass is approximately 157. There may be isotopes of other elements with 148 neutrons as well.


What elements make sodium?

Sodium is an element. It is not made of any other elements. If you are reffering to the fundamental particles that make sodium, it is 11 protons, 11 electrons and any number of neutrons, depending on the isotope. 11 or 12 neutrons would be acceptable as an answer.


All elements on the periodic table are neutral because they have the ame number of electrons as what other particle?

PROTONS. Isotopes of an element may have a different number of neutrons.


What are the subatomic particles of astatine?

As for all other elements: neutrons, protons and electrons.


What has promethium in it?

As all other chemical elements promethium contain protons (61), electrons (61) and a variable number of neutrons depending on the isotope.


What is the number of protons electrons and neutrons in n-14?

Nitrogen-14: 7 Protons, 7 Electrons, 7 Neutrons To work this out in the future for other elements: Protons = Atomic Number Electrons = Atomic Number Neutrons = Atomic Mass - Atomic Number Hope this helps!


Distinguishes one element from another element?

Elements are defined by the number of protons contained in the nucleus of their atoms. The number of electrons (the same as protons in neutral atoms) determine an elements chemical interactios with other elements. The number of neutrons (which can vary) determines an element's mass and relative stability.