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Ions and isotopes are both atoms of a given element with a different number of particles. While the number of protons in an element never change, the number of neutrons and electrons can. In an ion their is a different number of electrons, changing the charge, but having a negligible effect on the mass. Among isotopes the number of neutrons varies, changing the atomic mass but not the charge.
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DevinIons and isotopes both involve atoms that have different numbers of particles. Ions have a different number of electrons compared to protons, leading to a charge. Isotopes have a different number of neutrons, leading to variations in Atomic Mass but not charge.
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How many isotopes are in tin?
10 isotopes 10 isotopes
Can isotopes have positive and negative charges?
Isotopes are just the different possible nuclear weights of each element. Some are stable; some are unstable and radioactive. Since all atoms are isotopes and all isotopes are atoms, Isotopes can - and do - form ions, consequently they can have positive and negative charges.
isotopes are the same as ions?
Isotopes are atoms of an element having different number of neutrons.Ions are atoms with an electrical charge.
Are atoms of the same element but with different masses are called ions?
No, atoms of the same element but with different masses are called isotopes. Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.
How are isotopes and ions and elements produced?
You add or remove one or more neutrons from each atom.
