Match the following atomic structure characteristics with the correct statement or definition.
-A gain or loss of this atomic particle creates an isotope.
A)electron
B)neutron
C)proton
D)binding energy
E)kinetic energy
F)atomic mass
G)atomic number
H)isotope

Question

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Neutrons are the atomic particles that determine the isotope of an element when their number in the atom changes.

Answer: H 
 An isotope is formed when an atom gains or loses a neutron, therefore changing its atomic mass but not its atomic number.

Answer: C 
 The atomic number of an element is defined by the number of protons in its nucleus.

Answer: D 
 The binding energy of an atomic nucleus is the energy required to separate its nucleons (protons and neutrons) from each other.

Answer: E 
 Kinetic energy refers to the energy of motion of an object. In this case, it's the energy of the electrons orbiting around the nucleus.

Answer: F 
 The atomic mass of an element is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus.

Match the Following Atomic Structure Characteristics with the Correct Statement