Isotopes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an isotope
A
2 or more forms of the same chemical element. Atoms of the same component and different mass numbers
2
Q
How to find the atomic mass
A
Protons + Neutronos
3
Q
The number of protons is the same as
A
The atomic number
4
Q
How to tell isotopes of the same element apart
A
They have different neutrons
5
Q
2 things to find if an isotope is stable
A
Neutron to proton ratio is close to 1:1
Atomic number less than 83
6
Q
Radioisotopes definition
A
An unstable form of a chemical element that releases radiation as it breaks down and becomes more stable.
