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Isotopes — Definition & Overview

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Isotopes — Definition & Overview

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What is the difference between the protium and deuterium isotopes of hydrogen?

Choose one answer

Option A: A

Protium has 1 neutron and deuterium has 2 neutrons.

Option B: B

Protium has 1 proton and deuterium has 2 protons.

Option C: C

Deuterium has 0 neutrons and protium has 1 neutron.

Option D: D

Protium has 0 neutrons and deuterium has 1 neutron.

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