How are isotopes of the same element alike? How do they differ?
2006-10-26 09:59:13 · 3 answers · asked by untilyoucamealong04 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
They are alike in that they have the same number of protons and electrons. They are different in that they have a different amount of neutrons.
2006-10-26 10:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isotopes have the same chemial formula as their element counterparts, but a different atomic mass (more neutrons). This can change some properties, but not the reactants.
Elements are lighter or heavier than their isotopes, but have the same # of protons and neutrons!
hopes this helped you!
2006-10-26 10:01:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isotopes have the same number of protons and electrons, but differing numbers of neutrons.
Different isotopes will behave CHEMICALLY exactly the same, since the chemical behavior is based on the outer layers of electrons. But different isotopes will have different atomic masses, and that can alter their spectroscopic properties.
2006-10-26 13:10:27 · answer #3 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋