Isotopes differ in the number of neutrons they possess.
Mass numbers of elements are rarely whole numbers because they account for the isotopes of an element, which have different numbers of neutrons. The atomic mass listed on the periodic table is a weighted average of the masses of all naturally occurring isotopes, factoring in their relative abundances. As a result, this average often results in a non-integer value, reflecting the contributions of both stable and unstable isotopes.
Atomic weights are not integers because they represent the average mass of an element's isotopes, weighted by their natural abundance. Isotopes of an element have different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different masses. Since most elements exist as a mixture of isotopes, the atomic weight reflects this variability rather than a single, fixed mass. Additionally, atomic weights are measured in atomic mass units (amu), which are fractional values, contributing to non-integer results.
The notation "3 p and 9 p" typically refers to the number of protons (p) in different elements or isotopes. If you're referring to a chemical bond, it's likely that you're discussing the bonding between atoms with different numbers of protons, such as the bonds between elements in a compound. However, without more context, it's difficult to provide a precise answer. Could you clarify what you're asking about?
The numbers with decimals on the periodic table represent the atomic weights of the elements. These values are not whole numbers because they account for the average mass of an element's isotopes, weighted by their natural abundance. Atomic weights are typically listed below the element's symbol and can vary slightly depending on the source due to variations in isotopic composition.
two numbers with a product of 1 are called elements
Isotopes of an element have nuclei with the same number of protons (the same atomic number) but different numbers of neutrons Neutrons (:
Isotopes of uncharged elements have the same number of protons (which determines the element), but different numbers of neutrons. For example, carbon-12 and carbon-14 are isotopes of carbon with different numbers of neutrons but the same number of protons.
Isotopes of uncharged elements have different numbers because they contain varying numbers of neutrons in their nuclei while maintaining the same number of protons, which defines the element. This difference in neutron count affects the atomic mass of the isotopes, leading to distinct isotopic forms. The varying number of neutrons can influence the stability and certain physical properties of the isotopes, but they still exhibit similar chemical behavior due to their identical electron configurations.
The atomic number of the isotopes of an element is identical; the mass number is different.
Because of the difference in mass number. Isotopes must have different numbers of neutrons.
They have different numbers of neutrons, which changes the atomic mass and nuclear properties.
Isotopes of elements are atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. This causes isotopes of the same element to have different atomic masses. Isotopes can be stable or unstable, with unstable isotopes undergoing radioactive decay.
Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons, while naturally occurring elements refer to all atoms of a particular element found in nature. Isotopes have the same number of protons but different atomic masses, whereas naturally occurring elements have consistent atomic masses based on the average of all isotopes present.
Isotopes have different numbers of electrons, but not different atomic numbers (numbers of protons) or they'd be different elements.
It can if isotopes are present. They can contain different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus.
No. By definition isotopes of an element have the same number of protons (that is what makes them uranium, for example) but different numbers of neutrons (neutral particules in the nucleus which provide mass).
Elements can exist in the form of different isotopes. Isotopes of the same element have the same number of protons in their nuclei but have different numbers of neutrons. The first gives them the same atomic number and chemical properties while the second gives them different atomic weights.