Isotopes

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What is an isotope?

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Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an isotope?

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Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number.

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What is the mass number of an isotope?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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How many neutrons are in Carbon-14 (C-14)?

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8 neutrons.

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How many neutrons are in Potassium-39 (K-39)?

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20 neutrons.

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How many protons does Titanium-48 (Ti-48) have?

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22 protons.

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How many neutrons does Lithium-6 (Li-6) have?

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3 neutrons.

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How many neutrons are in Krypton-89 (Kr-89)?

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53 neutrons.

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What is the significance of isotopes in medicine?

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Isotopes are used in medical imaging and treatment, such as radioactive iodine in thyroid treatment.