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Mass spectrometers separate isotopes of different elements based on their :

A

mass

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electric charge

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mass divided by electric charge

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none of these

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The correct option is C mass divided by electric charge
Isotopes of an element have different charge to mass ratio. Mass spectrometers separate the isotopes of different element based on their mass divided by electric charge.

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