How can two atoms of the same chemical element be different? A. They may be different isotopes of the element. Each isotope of the same element has a different number of electrons.

B. They may be different isotopes of the element. Each isotope of the same element has a different number of neutrons.

C. They may be different allotropes of the element. Each allotrope of the same element has a different number of electrons.

D. They may be different allotropes of the element. Each allotrope of the same element has a different number of neutrons.

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Sylvia Walker

Chemistry

21 February, 08:45

How can two atoms of the same chemical element be different? A. They may be different isotopes of the element. Each isotope of the same element has a different number of electrons.

B. They may be different isotopes of the element. Each isotope of the same element has a different number of neutrons.

C. They may be different allotropes of the element. Each allotrope of the same element has a different number of electrons.

D. They may be different allotropes of the element. Each allotrope of the same element has a different number of neutrons.

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Larry Cantrell · Answer 1

The answer is B as isotopes are different versions of the same chemical element containing the same amount of protons and electrons but different amounts of neutrons.