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Q: What are two varieties of the same element called?
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The offspring of two different varieties is called what?

hybrid


How is it possible for two atoms of the same element to have different masses?

yes . its possible because its called an istotope


How is it possible for two atoms of the same element have different masses?

yes . its possible because its called an istotope


What two what are isotopes of the same element 3116X 3115X 3216X?

For two isotopes to be of the same element it has to have the same atomic number and a different mass number. This means 3116X and 3216X are the same element.


How do you know if two atoms are from the same element?

you know that two atoms are the same element if they have the same atomic number, aka number of protons in the nucleus.


If two elements have the same number of protons but different number of neutrons can they be atoms of the same element.?

Yes. If two atoms have the same number of protons then by definition they are the same element.


Why can an element have the same atomic mass as another element?

Two elements can have the same atomic mass if one has more or less neutrons than protons in the nucleus. These are called isotopes. not much to im prov thank you


What is formed when two or more atoms of the same element are linked together?

It's either called a molecule or a chemical compound.


How is it possible for two different atoms to have the same atomic mass?

They would have to be atoms of the same element, and the same isotope of that element.


What term refers to a molecule that is made up of two or different elements?

A molecule made up of two or more different elements is called a compound, whereas a molecule made up of two of the same elements is still just an element.


Are two atoms that have the same number of protons the same element?

Yes. The number of protons defines the element.


What is the abbreviation of the element's name called?

The one or two letter short form is called the symbol for the element.