A technique called mass spectrometry is used to segregate different isotopes of an element. In such a setup, hydrogen gas is sent which is ionized by the ion source and we get nuclei of protium (11H), deuterium (21H) and tritium (31H).
A perpendicular magnetic field is used to deviate these in separate beams. Pick the correct option.
Hydrogen has three isotopes written as: 11H, 21H, 31H
Explain why:
(i) these isotopes have almost identical chemical properties.
(ii) they are electrically neutral.
What are isotopes? Name the three isotopes of hydrogen.