Question #efa36
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Oct 24, 2017
An isotope is an atom with a different atomic mass due to a different number of neutrons.
Explanation:
normal Carbon is an isotope with a mass of 12
Radioactive Carbon is an isotope with a mass of 14
The normal isotope of carbon has 6 protons, 6 electrons and 6 neutrons.
The radioactive isotope of carbon has 6 proton, 6 electrons but 8 neutrons.
