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the same number of protons as another atom of the same element.
a different number of neutrons as another atom of the same element.
the same number of electrons as another neutral atom of the same element.
the same number of neutrons as another atom of the same element.
a different number of neutrons as another atom of the same element.
the same number of electrons as another neutral atom of the same element.
the same number of neutrons as another atom of the same element.
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The statements you provided refer to the characteristics of isotopes of an element and the basic structure of an atom. Here’s a breakdown of each statement:
1. **The same number of protons as another atom of the same element.**
- This statement is true for all atoms of a given element. The number of protons in the nucleus defines the element (this is called the atomic number).
2. **A different number of neutrons as another atom of the same element.**
- This statement defines the concept of isotopes. Isotopes are atoms of the same element (same number of protons) that have different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different mass numbers.
3. **The same number of electrons as another neutral atom of the same element.**
- This statement is also true for neutral atoms of an element. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons, thus maintaining electrical neutrality.
4. **The same number of neutrons as another atom of the same element.**
- This statement would only apply to isotopes that are identical in neutron number. Generally, atoms of the same element will not have the same number of neutrons unless they are the same isotope.
In summary, the first three statements describe fundamental properties of atoms of the same element, while the fourth statement is less common, as it refers to a specific situation with isotopes having the same neutron count.
1. **The same number of protons as another atom of the same element.**
- This statement is true for all atoms of a given element. The number of protons in the nucleus defines the element (this is called the atomic number).
2. **A different number of neutrons as another atom of the same element.**
- This statement defines the concept of isotopes. Isotopes are atoms of the same element (same number of protons) that have different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different mass numbers.
3. **The same number of electrons as another neutral atom of the same element.**
- This statement is also true for neutral atoms of an element. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons, thus maintaining electrical neutrality.
4. **The same number of neutrons as another atom of the same element.**
- This statement would only apply to isotopes that are identical in neutron number. Generally, atoms of the same element will not have the same number of neutrons unless they are the same isotope.
In summary, the first three statements describe fundamental properties of atoms of the same element, while the fourth statement is less common, as it refers to a specific situation with isotopes having the same neutron count.