Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 11 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 223-224: 22

Answer

Isotopes of an element have the same atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus) but differing numbers of neutrons in the nucleus.

Work Step by Step

This is discussed on page 218.
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