Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Which statement about the nuclei in atoms of an element is correct?

  • AEvery nucleus of an element contains an equal number of neutrons and protons.
  • BEvery nucleus of an element contains the same number of neutrons as all others of that element, but the number of protons may differ.
  • CEvery nucleus of an element contains the same number of protons as all others of that element, but the number of neutrons may differ.
  • DThe number of protons in a nucleus differs from isotope to isotope of an element, as do the number of neutrons.

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