Atomic Structure

Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of __________ but different number of __________ . Therefore, isotopes of the same element have different masses. 

• protons, neutrons
• protons, electrons
• neutrons, protons
• electrons, protons

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

In order for two elements to be isotopes, what must be DIFFERENT?

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Neutrons & Mass

Which isotope of Lithium contains 4 neutrons?

• Li-6

• Li-7

• Li-8

• They have the same # of neutrons

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Looking at the following mass spectrum of neon, how many isotopes does neon have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Looking at the following mass spectrum of neon, which isotope is most abundant?

• Ne-20

• Ne-21

• Ne-22

Looking at the following mass spectrum diagram, what would be the average atomic mass of this element? Round to 3 sig figs (only type a #, no units)

Nitrogen has two isotopes. One isotope has a mass of 14.003 amu and a relative abundance of 99.63%, while the other has a mass of 15.000 amu and a relative abundance of 0.37%. What is the average atomic mass for nitrogen?

• 14.993 amu

• 14.456 amu

• 14.778 amu

• 14.007 amu

Calculate the atomic mass of silicon. The three silicon isotopes have atomic masses and relative abundances of 27.9 amu (92.2%), 28.9 amu (4.7%) and 29.9 amu (3.1%). Round your answer to 3 sig figs and only type a #.

What do all isotopes of hydrogen have in common?

• 1 proton

• 1 electron

• Mass of 1

• 1 neutron