Which statement correctly describes the difference between the 12 C, 13 C and 14 C isotopes of carbon?

Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons (which defines the element) but differ in the number of neutrons, leading to different atomic masses.

Which statement correctly describes the difference between the 12 C, 13 C and 14 C isotopes of carbon?

Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons (which defines the element) but differ in the number of neutrons, leading to different atomic masses.

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Which Statement Correctly Describes the Difference Between the ¹²C, ¹³C

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Which statement correctly describes the difference between the ¹²C, ¹³C and ¹⁴C isotopes of carbon?

A) They have the same number of protons but different numbers of electrons.
B) They have the same number of neutrons but different numbers of electrons.
C) They have the same number of electrons but different numbers of protons.
D) They have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
E) They have the same number of protons, electrons, and neutrons but
Different atomic masses.

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