The most common isotope of hydrogen is sometimes referred to as _ _.

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The most common isotope of hydrogen is protium, which has one proton and no neutrons in its nucleus. Deuterium (choice A) is an isotope of hydrogen that has one proton and one neutron in its nucleus. Tritium (choice C) is an isotope of hydrogen that has one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus. Heavy hydrogen (choice B) is not a specific isotope of hydrogen, but rather a general term used to describe isotopes of hydrogen that have more than one neutron. Common hydrogen (choice D) is not a specific term used to describe any particular isotope of hydrogen.

The Most Common Isotope of Hydrogen Is Sometimes Referred to as _