General Science · Question 79

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Two isotopes of the same element differ in their number of

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Correct answer to question 79 (General Science): neutrons

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Isotopes share a proton count, which is what makes them the same element, but carry different numbers of neutrons and so different masses. Carbon-12 and carbon-14 are the familiar example.

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