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Chapter 5: atomic structures Flashcards

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What are isotopes?

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Atoms of the same element with same number of protons and electrons but different neutron number.

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What are the similarities and differences between isotopes?

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Both have same proton/electron number and similar chemical properties.

Different neutron number and different mass. Different mass means different physical properties

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Uses of isotopes

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Carbon-14: Carbon dating

Phosphorus-32/33: Used to research biology and genetics

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