Module 9 - Stable Isotopes

Question 1

Heavy Isotopes

Answer 1

• Stronger bonds that take more energy to break
• Tend to bond and stay bonded
• Tend to stay in solid phase
• Don’t react as fast

Question 2

Lighter Isotopes

Answer 2

• Weaker bonds that take less energy to break
• Don’t form bonds quickly and leave bonds more readily
• More likely to go into liquid or gas phase
• React quicker