Two nuclei have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. We call these two nuclei
A) isotopes.
B) isobars.
C) atomic mass units.
D) ions.

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Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. Isobars are atoms with the same mass number but different atomic numbers. Atomic mass units are a unit to measure atomic mass. Ions are atoms or molecules with a net electric charge due to the gain or loss of electrons.

Two Nuclei Have the Same Number of Protons but Different