Question

Hydrogen exists in three isotopic forms, ${{}^{}}_1{H}^1$, ${}_1{H^2}^{}$ , ${}_1{H}^3$ known as protium, deuterium, and tritium. Why are all the isotopes neutral in nature?

• A. Since neutrons are neutral in nature, hence isotopes are electrically neutral.
• B. Increasing the number of protons in the isotopes makes them neutral.
• C. All the isotopes have one proton and one neutron, hence they are neutral.
• D. All the isotopes have one electron and one proton, hence they are neutral.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the isotopes have one electron and one proton, hence they are neutral.

All the isotopes have one electron and one proton, hence they are neutral.