Which statement comparing chemical and nuclear properties of isotopes is correct?
A)Isotopes have similar chemical and nuclear properties.
B)Isotopes have different chemical and nuclear properties.
C)Isotopes have different chemical properties, but generally the same nuclear properties.
D)Isotopes generally have the same chemical properties, but often different nuclear properties.

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Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons and electrons, giving them similar chemical properties. However, their nuclei have different numbers of neutrons, giving them different nuclear properties, such as stability and radioactivity. Therefore, option D is correct.

Which Statement Comparing Chemical and Nuclear Properties of Isotopes Is