Why do atoms have different Isotopes How is it helium can exist in 3 forms?

Answer 1

Neutrons exist to stabilize the nucleus. Without them, the nucleus

would consist of nothing but positively charged protons in close

proximity to one another. Because there are different ways of

stabilizing the protons, there are different isotopes.

Answer 2

Helium is a Noble gas, therefore it is generally inert. Scientists have been able to make limited compounds from group 8 compounds but as far as nature goes Helium should be considered as coming pure

Answer 3

Helium can actually have up to four forms depending on the number of neutrons it contains. When helium is cooled, it will become a liquid, when it is cooled more it will become more of a solid-type consistency. When it is finally cooled even more, state of matter would occur which is called Einsten or Bose Codensate in which atoms would undergo indentity crisis.

I hope this has answered your question...fingers crossed.

Answer 4

Atoms have different isotopes due to varying numbers of neutrons in their nuclei. Helium can exist in three forms (isotopes) because of different numbers of neutrons in its nucleus: helium-3 with 1 neutron, helium-4 with 2 neutrons, and helium-5 with 3 neutrons. These isotopes have similar chemical properties but different physical properties.

Answer 5

Helium, under super extreme conditions, can exist in the Helium(I) and Helium(II) form. There is also a rare 3He isotope, with only one neutron instead of the usual two.

Answer 6

Helium is the smallest noble gas found in nature. At room temperature it is a gas, and does not form a liquid until -268.928 degrees Celsius.

Answer 7

because god made it that way