Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

The isotopes $^{12}\text{C}$ and $^{14}\text{C}$ are both forms of carbon. Which statement about these isotopes is correct?

  • ATheir electronic structure is different.
  • BThey have different numbers of nucleons.
  • CThey have different numbers of protons.
  • DThey have the same number of neutrons.

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