Question

Most of the carbon atoms in Tyler have 6 neutrons, but about 1% of them have 7 neutrons. These different types of carbon atoms are known as _____ of carbon.


isotopes

ions

compounds

elements
Best answer

Answer 1

The best answer is **isotopes**. Isotopes are different forms of the same element that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. In this case, carbon with 6 neutrons is the most common isotope, while the one with 7 neutrons is a less common isotope.