Atoms & Isotopes

Different isotopes of an element contain different numbers of ___.

• protons

• neutrons

• electrons

• elements

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If a proton is added or removed from an atom, what happens?

• It becomes a different element.

• It becomes a different isotope.

• Nothing happens.

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How many neutrons are in 1 atom of Carbon-13?

• 6

• 13

• 7

• 20

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How many neutrons are in an atom of Nitrogen-16?

• 9

• 7

• 16

• 20

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How many protons are in an atom of Nitrogen-16?

• 7

• 9

• 16

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What is the difference between Neon-20 and Neon-22?

• They have different numbers of electrons.

• They have different numbers of neutrons.

• Only 1 is radioactive.

• No difference.

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Which atom of these isotopes has 3 protons? The symbol for lithium is Li.

• Lithium-6

• Lithium-7

• All of them.

• Lithium-9

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How many neutrons are in this isotope?

• 20

• 41

• 61

• 21

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Which is the correct symbol for Fluorine-18?

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How many protons are in this isotope?

• 9

• 21

• 12

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