Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

The naturally occurring oxygen isotopes are $^{16}\text{O}$ and $^{17}\text{O}$. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • ABoth isotopes react with iron to form rust.
  • BNeither isotope reacts with iron to form rust.
  • COnly $^{16}\text{O}$ reacts with iron to form rust.
  • DOnly $^{17}\text{O}$ reacts with iron to form rust.

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