Isotopes — Definition & Overview

By HHannah Bonville

+1 contributors

Contributors

Hannah Bonville
Deena Hauze

The table above shows data on the atomic structure of 2 isotopes of the same element: Isotope M and Isotope N. Using this table, identify the incorrect statement from the choices below.

Choose one answer

Option A: A

Isotopes always have different atomic masses because they always have the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons

Option B: B

Visual observations of color, hardness, and other characteristics can prove that two substances are isotopes of the same element

Option C: C

The atomic mass of Isotope M is 23 amu and the atomic mass of Isotope N is 24 amu

Option D: D

Given that two substances have the same number of protons, we can determine if they are isotopes by comparing just their number of neutrons

Report a problem

What needs fixing?

Read explanations Rated practice

Expii

For a more Thought Full world.

Learn

Library
Search
Solve
Practice

Expii

About Expii
Contributors
Blog archive
Contact
Conduct

Family

LIVE
Po-Shen Loh

Find a topic

Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

↑ ↓ to choose · Enter to openSearch explanations and problems