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3.5.1 Isotopes of Hydrogen
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers (different numbers of neutrons). Isotopes of hydrogen are the three naturally occurring forms of hydrogen that differ in the number of neutrons in their nuclei.
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3.5.1 Isotopes of Hydrogen
What is it?
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers (different numbers of neutrons). Isotopes of hydrogen are the three naturally occurring forms of hydrogen that differ in the number of neutrons in their nuclei.
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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers (different numbers of neutrons). Isotopes of hydrogen are the three naturally occurring forms of hydrogen that differ in the number of neutrons in their nuclei.
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- Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers (differen
For long answers on 3.5.1 Isotopes of Hydrogen: define clearly → explain the main parts → give one example → state one exam caution.
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- Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers (differen
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Do not write about 3.5.1 Isotopes of Hydrogen without a clear definition.
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Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers (differen
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers (different numbers of neutrons). **Isotopes of hy
- Definition
- Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers (different numbers of neutrons). **Isotopes of hy
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- Do not write about 3.5.1 Isotopes of Hydrogen without a clear definition.
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