Question

Which statement best explains how isotopes can have different masses and still be the same element?


A.
The quantity of protons identifies the element but changes if the mass of the isotope differs from what is shown on the periodic table.


B.
The sum of the electrons and neutrons equals the isotope's mass with the proton amount being given by the atomic number.


C.
The sum of the protons and electrons equals the mass of the isotope, and the neutron amount is equal to the atomic number.


D.
The quantity of protons identifies the element and cannot change; ther

Answer 1

Which statement best explains how isotopes can have different masses and still be the same element?


A.
The quantity of protons identifies the element but changes if the mass of the isotope differs from what is shown on the periodic table.


B.
The sum of the electrons and neutrons equals the isotope's mass with the proton amount being given by the atomic number.


C.
The sum of the protons and electrons equals the mass of the isotope, and the neutron amount is equal to the atomic number.


D.
The quantity of protons identifies the element and cannot change; therefore, the neutron amount changes, ultimately changing the overall mass of the atom.

Answer 2

My best guess is C @JackofallTradez

Answer 3

Other than that, I have no clue q.q

Answer 4

i wanna say its D

Answer 5

Same here
I want to say D as well
Let me check, though

Answer 6

Yeah, it is D

Answer 7

In an isotope, only the amount of neutrons change, which changes the mass, but the protons remain the same, which makes it the same element

Answer 8

So, you can have multiple isotopes of the same element with a varying mass size

Answer 9

Does that make sense to you, @gabbyalicorn ?

Answer 10

Hmm... somewhat.....

Answer 11

What do you not quite understand? I'll do my best to explain