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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What differentiates the isotopes of an element? A) Number of protons B) Number of neutrons C) Number of electrons D) Atomic Number

thomaster (thomaster):

Isotopes have the same number of electrons and protons (same as atomic number) as the element. They're only differt in neutron number.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So if they have the same number of protons and electrons wich equals there atomic number then the only awnswer left is B) Number of neutrons

thomaster (thomaster):

yes that's correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohhh ok, thank you :D

thomaster (thomaster):

you're welcome :)

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