Isotopes

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What is an isotope?

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An isotope is a variant of a chemical element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons, resulting in a different atomic mass.

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How many protons does a Copper atom have?

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29

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What is the mass number of an isotope?

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The mass number of an isotope is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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How many neutrons does the isotope of lithium with mass number 8 have?

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5

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Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

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Proton.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutrons have no charge; they are neutral.

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How many protons does an isotope of titanium have?

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22

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Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons.

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What is the heaviest subatomic particle?

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Protons and neutrons have nearly the same mass.

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How do you determine the number of neutrons in an isotope?

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Subtract the number of protons (atomic number) from the mass number.