Question

Which pair below describes isotopes of the same element?

Answer 1

Answer:

B) an atom with 6 protons and 6 neutrons - an atom with 6 protons and 7 neutrons

Explanation:

• An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction.
• Atoms consists of subatomic particles neutrons, electrons and protons.
• Atoms of the same element have an equal number of protons in their nucleus.
• Atoms may, however, differ in the number of neutrons.
• Such atoms that have a different number of neutrons but an equal number of protons are known as isotopes of an element.