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Chemistry · Unit 1 · Properties and structure of atoms · Atomic structure

Describe that isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons.

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Question 1

Two atoms are isotopes of the same element. Which statement correctly describes the relationship between these two atoms?

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Question 2

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between two isotopes of chlorine, $^{35}\text{Cl}$ and $^{37}\text{Cl}$?

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Question 3

Chlorine has two naturally occurring isotopes: chlorine-35 and chlorine-37. Describe what is meant by isotopes and explain why these two atoms are isotopes of the same element.

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