I know one way they differ is containing a different number of neutrons in their nucleus. What's another way they differ? Is it that they could have a different amount of electrons outside the nucleus?
2007-09-10 10:39:55 · 5 answers · asked by Average Joes 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
if they have a different number of electrons, then they are ions, not isotopes.
isotopes differ in the number of neutrons and in the mass number.
2007-09-10 10:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Name two ways that isotopes of an element differ.?
I know one way they differ is containing a different number of neutrons in their nucleus. What's another way they differ? Is it that they could have a different amount of electrons outside the nucleus?
2015-08-16 18:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mass effect-Heavier isotopes tend to react more slowly than lighter isotopes of the same element.
2007-09-10 10:48:00 · answer #3 · answered by txsweetpea512 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
isotopes of an element are differ in the mass number ,number of neutron they have different atomic number they have different physical properties and chemical properties and protons remain same
2014-09-21 08:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by Noureen Hashim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may be stable or unstable.
2007-09-10 10:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋