Isotopes Review

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What two particles determine the mass number?

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Protons and neutrons.

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How many electrons does an isotope of titanium with atomic number 22 have?

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22.

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If the mass number of a chlorine atom is 36, how many neutrons does it have?

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19.

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How is carbon-12 different from carbon-14?

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They have a different number of neutrons.

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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 atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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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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Can isotopes of the same element have different chemical properties?

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No, they have the same chemical properties because they have the same number of protons.

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What is the relationship between protons and electrons in a neutral atom?

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They are equal in number.

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What is the significance of isotopes in medicine?

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They are used in medical imaging and treatment.