Which of the following best describes the relationship between the atoms described below?
$\begin{array} { l l }
\text { Atom 1 } & \text { Atom 2 } \
{ } _ { 15 } ^ { 13 } \mathrm { P } & { } _ { 15 } ^ { 33 } \mathrm { P }
\end{array}$

Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the atoms described below?
$\begin{array} { l l } 
\text { Atom 1 } & \text { Atom 2 } \
{ } _ { 15 } ^ { 13 } \mathrm { P } & { } _ { 15 } ^ { 33 } \mathrm { P }
\end{array}$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both atoms have the same number of protons (15), indicating they are isotopes of phosphorus, differing in the number of neutrons.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship Between the Atoms