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Primarily, isotopes differ in the number of neutrons in the nucleus. Secondarily, because some combinations of protons and neutrons produce an unstable nucleus, they may differ by being radioactive.

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What are element that differ in the number of neutrons known as?

Isotopes are elements that differ in the number of neutrons they have. Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons in their nuclei but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in varying atomic weights.


Where do the neutrons come from to have an element be considered an isotope?

# Elements are not isotopes, atoms are isotopes of an element. # There are no atoms that are not isotopes, so it's not a matter of being "considered" an isotope or not. # It doesn't matter where the neutrons come from, whatever that means. All atoms are isotopes of some element or other.


What are elements with isotopic atoms?

Elements with isotopic atoms? An isotope is the same form of an element, but with a different number of neutrons. An element with isotopes/"isotopic atoms" is simply an element with isotopes.


How do you find percent abundance?

Percent abundance is calculated by determining the proportion of a specific isotope of an element relative to the total amount of all isotopes of that element. To find it, divide the number of atoms of the isotope by the total number of atoms of all isotopes, then multiply by 100 to convert it to a percentage. For example, if an element has two isotopes, with 75 atoms of isotope A and 25 atoms of isotope B, the percent abundance of isotope A would be (75 / (75 + 25)) × 100 = 75%.


- Which of the following particles differ in isotope atomsA) cationsB) neutronsC) ionsD) protonsE) electrons?

B) neutrons differ in isotope atoms. Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons, which can affect the stability and properties of the atom. Cations (positively charged ions), ions, protons, and electrons are not directly related to the concept of isotopes.


What differentiates an atom from an isotope?

An isotope is an atom of an element. Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons. However, all atoms of the same element have the same number of protons.


Neutral atoms of the same element can differ in their number of what?

Neutrons. If the differ in electrons they are not neutral and if they differ in protons then they are no longer the same element as the number of protons determines the name of the element.


Atoms of the same element that differ in number of neutrons?

isotopes


How do you know the difference between isotopes and an element?

Isotopes are atoms of an element having different number of electrons.


Are isotopes are atoms of an element that differ in there number of neutrons?

Yes, isotopes of the same element would have differed numbers of neutrons.


What is a isotope apex?

Atoms of the same element that differ in number of neutrons


What is isotope and radio isotope?

Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons. Radioisotopes are isotopes that are unstable and undergo radioactive decay, emitting radiation in the process. They are commonly used in medicine, industry, and research.