2007-11-21 02:11:47 · 3 answers · asked by RoRoStar 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Each isotope has a different nucleon number as they have different numbers of nucleons in their nuclei. They all have the same proton number.
2007-11-21 02:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by playthestatic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Similarities:
They are still the same element since same number of protons. Thus the same or very similar chemical properties.
Some differences:
Due to added neutrons, the Isotopes are a little heavier. This property allows the element or compound containing the element to be purified from the native form using various techniques.
Radioactive compounds (e.g. C13 and C14) are isotopes (of C12). The extra neutron can create an unstable nucleus and lead to radioactive decay.
2007-11-21 22:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They also have the same number of electrons and so their chemical properties are all the same.
2007-11-21 10:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋