Plutonium hasn't natural isotopes.
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Plutonium has no natural isotopes. All plutonium isotopes are artificially produced through nuclear reactions.
The atomic mass of the most common isotope of plutonium (Pu-234) is higher than the masses of the uranium natural isotopes.
The mass number of plutonium isotopes can vary depending on the specific isotope. Common plutonium isotopes include plutonium-238, plutonium-239, and plutonium-240, with mass numbers of 238, 239, and 240 respectively.
Plutonium can emit alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. These particles are a result of the radioactive decay of plutonium isotopes.
No, fission can occur with other isotopes as well, such as plutonium and thorium. Uranium-235 and plutonium-239 are the most commonly used isotopes in nuclear fission reactions due to their ability to sustain a chain reaction.
Plutonium typically forms Pu4+ ions, where the element has a +4 charge. Therefore, there is one ion for each plutonium atom.