Isotopes

A neutral atom of the isotope ²⁶₁₂Mg would consist of

• 12 protons, 26 neutrons, 26 electrons
• 26 protons, 12 neutrons, 26 electrons
• 26 protons, 14 neutrons, 14 electrons
• 12 protons, 14 neutrons, 12 electrons

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An atom is electrically neutral when

• protons and neutrons are the same
• protons and electrons are the same
• neutrons and electrons are the same
• neutrons balance the protons and electrons

Isotopes of the same element have the same number of

• protons

• neutrons

• electrons or neutrons

Iron-60 (atomic number 26) is an isotope that is often used to study meteorites.  How many neutrons does iron-60 have?

• 26
• 60
• 34
• 86

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Four isotopes of lead include lead-204, lead-206, lead-207, and lead-208. The average atomic mass of lead is 207.2. Which isotope of lead is likely to be the most abundant?

• 204

• 206

• 207

• 208

Which subatomic particles have approximately the same mass?

• protons and neutrons

• protons and electrons

• neutrons and electrons

• protons, neutrons and electrons

The element, antimony (Sb) has two major isotopes of similar abundances, both around 50%.  The atomic mass of antimony is reported on the periodic table as 121.76.  Choose the most likely set of mass numbers for these two antimony isotopes.

• Antimony-121 and Antimony-123
• Antimony-120 and Antimony-127
• Antimony-123 and Antimony 122
• Antimony-121 and Antimony-118

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A carbon isotope consists of 6 protons, 6 electrons and 8 neutrons.  What is the mass number for this isotope?

• 12
• 14
• 6
• 8

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What is the correct name for this isotope?

• neon-11

• neon-10

• neon-21

• neon-31

What is the representation of an isotope?

• N^-3

• Al⁺³

• Si

• ³³P