Isotopes

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What is an isotope?

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Multiple versions of the same element with different mass numbers.

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How many protons does a carbon isotope have?

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6 protons.

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How many neutrons does a carbon isotope with a mass number of 14 have?

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8 neutrons.

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What do isotopes of the same element have in common?

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They have the same atomic number.

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What is the mass number of an isotope?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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How many neutrons does the isotope of lithium with a mass number of 8 have?

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5 neutrons.

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What is the atomic number of titanium?

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22.

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How do you calculate the mass number of an isotope?

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Add the number of protons and neutrons.

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What is the difference between isotopes of the same element?

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They have different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus.