Atoms that have the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons are called

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Isotopes are atoms that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. This leads to a difference in the atomic mass of the isotope compared to the regular, or most common, atom of that element. For example, carbon-12 and carbon-14 are isotopes of carbon, with 6 protons each but 6 and 8 neutrons, respectively.

Atoms That Have the Same Number of Protons and Different