How many types of atoms can you expect to find in a pure sample of any element?
2006-11-12 14:01:04 · 3 answers · asked by J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Only one...otherwise, it would not be a pure element.
2006-11-12 14:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you mean by "type". For a pure element, all of the atoms will be of that element, thus one "type". However, most elements have more that one isotope, each with a different number of neutrons. For example, with hydrogen, there are two naturally occuring isotopes, protium (hydrogen-1) and deuterium (hydrogen-2), thus two "types". So you can see, it depends on what your question means.
2006-11-12 22:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by FrogChemist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One only because then it would'nt really be considered a pure element
2006-11-12 22:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by No Name 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋