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Atoms of the same element with different mass numbers are known as
Atoms of the same element with different mass numbers are known as
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The correct option is C Isotopes
Isotopes are defined as the atoms of the same element, having the same atomic number but different mass numbers. Carbon has two isotopes. One with 6 neutrons known as Carbon 12 and one with 8 neutrons known as Carbon 14(both with 6 protons).
Isotopes are defined as the atoms of the same element, having the same atomic number but different mass numbers. Carbon has two isotopes. One with 6 neutrons known as Carbon 12 and one with 8 neutrons known as Carbon 14(both with 6 protons).
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