how do isotopes of a single element differ from each other?

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how do isotopes of a single element differ from each other?

2006-08-19 09:35:45 · 4 answers · asked by jmartinme 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

4 answers

The number of neutrons vary. They are chemically identical.

2006-08-19 09:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋

To be the same element, each atom has the same number of electrons and protons as other atoms of that element. But, the number of uncharged neutrons can vary, and that results in different isotopes. Some isotopes are stable (for example Carbon 13, where normal carbon is C12) while others are unstable and radioactive (for example Carbon 14).

2006-08-19 16:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Lorelei 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

they differ by the number of neutrons contained in the atoms/nuclei

2006-08-19 16:41:32 · answer #3 · answered by andreicnx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

All 3 answers are correct.

2006-08-19 18:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by ecmfw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋