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What does ‘Isotope’ mean?
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An element of different molecular mass. A form of an element of a specific atomic mass. The number of neutrons varies between isotopes. Like this some elements have different atomic masses.
“carbon-12 has six protons and six neutrons, whereas carbon-14 has 6 protons and 8 neutrons. These are different isotopes of the same element”.
“Note: In The Simpsons, the Springfield baseball team is called The Springfield Isotopes. Echoing Homer's job in the nuclear power plant”.
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