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Allotropes are the different forms of a compound. For example iron has 3 well known allotropes: alpha iron (α) a.k.a. ferrite, gamma iron (γ) a.k.a. austenite, and delta iron (δ). They form depending on temperature and pressure the iron goes to. Another example is diamond and graphite which are both allotropes of carbon.

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How are isotopes different from allotropes?

An allotrope is one of two or more distinct forms of an element . Two allotropic forms of the element carbon are-1.Diamond2.Graphite


What is an isotope Give an example?

An isotope is an atom of a given element with a different mass. this means it must have a different number of neutrons, as changing the amount of protons would change the element. in short, an isotope is an atom with a special number of neutrons. eg. normal hydrogen- 1 H 1 deuterium (hydrogen with a neutron) 2 H 1 if you dont understand what im talking about just wiki it.


Define the term isotope?

Any of two or more forms of a chemical element, having the same number of protons in the nucleus, or the same atomic number, but having different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus, or different atomic weights.


Give two examples of how tracers are used .tell why radioactive isotopes work as tracers?

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How do we get the percentage of an isotope?

Inject the gaseous mixture of the three isotopes into a mass spectrometer. This is a machine which determines the composition of different elements in a compound. In this case, this machine is going to determine the percentage abundance of each of the isotopes. You will see lines on the spectrum produced. Basically, how the mass spectrometer works is that the isotopes are ionized to form X+ ions. Then, the ions are accelerated to very high speeds using an electric field. After this, they are passed through a strong magnetic field, which makes the electrically charged ions deviate to go on a curved path. The mass of the ion(in this case, different isotopes have different ions) determines how much it deviates. There is a detector at the end of the machine which detects this, and in turn, the percent composition of different isotopes.

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How are isotopes different from allotropes?

An allotrope is one of two or more distinct forms of an element . Two allotropic forms of the element carbon are-1.Diamond2.Graphite


How many nutrons does zirconium have?

The number of neutrons for any given element varies, depending on the isotopes. Search the Wikipedia, or Google, for "Isotopes of Zirconium" for the isotopes of this particular element. The list of isotopes will give you the atomic mass (protons + neutrons) for the different isotopes; subtract the atomic number (which is the number of protons) to get the number of neutrons for each isotope.


Which isotopes break down and give off radiation?

These are the radioactive unstable isotopes.


What is an isotope Give an example?

An isotope is an atom of a given element with a different mass. this means it must have a different number of neutrons, as changing the amount of protons would change the element. in short, an isotope is an atom with a special number of neutrons. eg. normal hydrogen- 1 H 1 deuterium (hydrogen with a neutron) 2 H 1 if you dont understand what im talking about just wiki it.


What are isotopes of the same element?

Isotopes of an element have nuclei with the same number of protons (the same atomic number) but different numbers of neutrons. Therefore, isotopes have different mass numbers, which give the total number of nucleons-the number of protons plus neutrons. Many, if not all, elements have isotopes. Most are unstable, i.e. radioactive, due to interactions involving the weak force. IN SHORT:Isotopes have the same atomic number but different atomic mass. For example: Carbon-12, for instance, has 6 protons and 6 neutrons. Carbon-13, an isotope of carbon, has 6 protons and 7 neutrons.


What are the different properties of addition give example for each property?

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How is it possible to have three or more minerals of the same chemical formula but which are completely different in their physical characteristics?

Because the 3 dimensional arrangement of the atoms differ in each form, which will cause the substance to have different physical characteristics. These are called allotropes. Probably the most widely known allotropes are those of carbon. Diamond, graphite, and coal are all carbon, but the 3 dimensional arrangement of the atoms in each give each form a unique set of physical characteristics.


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How can you identify isotopes of an element through its mass spectrum?

Isotopes of an element can be identified through their mass spectrum by observing peaks at different mass-to-charge ratios corresponding to the different isotopes. Each isotope will have a unique peak pattern due to their differing atomic masses. By comparing the peaks in the mass spectrum to known isotopic masses, isotopes can be identified.


Can you give an example of different kinds of variable?

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What are the different shapes of science and technology give example?

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