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use the drop - down menus to complete the statement. an isotope has the…

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an isotope has the same number of but a different number of than other atoms of the same element.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Isotopes are defined as atoms of the same element. By definition, atoms of the same element have the same number of protons (which determines the element's identity). However, isotopes vary in the number of neutrons. For example, carbon - 12 and carbon - 14 are isotopes of carbon. Carbon - 12 has 6 protons and 6 neutrons, while carbon - 14 has 6 protons and 8 neutrons.

Answer:

An isotope has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons than other atoms of the same element.