Which of the following statements describes an isotope?

A. element with the same number of protons but a different number of electrons
B. element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
C. element with the same number of neutrons but a different number of electrons
D. element with the same number of neutrons but a different number of protons
E. none of the above


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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