Write the difference between and . Justify how are they placed in the modern periodic table.
Isotopes:
Isotopes of Carbon:
Difference between and :
Carbon 12 consists of 6 electrons, 6 protons, and 6 neutrons. | Carbon 13 consists of 6 electrons, 6 protons, and 7 neutrons. |
The mass number of carbon 12 is 12. | The mass number of Carbon 13 is 13. |
It is mainly abundant in nature. | It is 1.1% abundant in nature. |
Carbon 12 forms the building blocks of all biological systems. Also its allotropes graphite, diamond, and charcoal it is widely used in industrial applications | Carbon 13 isotope can be used in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) research and diagnosis.
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Position in the modern periodic table: