isotope

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What is an isotope?

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An atom with different amounts of neutrons.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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What happens if a proton is added or removed from an atom?

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It becomes a different element.

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What is the atomic mass of an isotope equal to?

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The number of protons + neutrons in an atom.

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What is Carbon-13?

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An isotope of carbon with 6 protons and 7 neutrons.

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How do isotopes of the same element differ?

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They have different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the difference between an isotope and an ion?

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An isotope has a different number of neutrons, while an ion has a different number of electrons.

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What is the most common isotope of carbon?

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Carbon-12.

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What is the significance of isotopes in dating methods?

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Isotopes like Carbon-14 are used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of organic materials.

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Can isotopes have different chemical properties?

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Generally, isotopes have similar chemical properties but can differ in reaction rates.