Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

The formulas of two ions are shown: $^{72}_{34}X^{2-}$ and $^{74}_{34}X^{2-}$. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe chemical properties of both ions are the same.
  • BThe number of electrons in each ion is different.
  • CThe number of neutrons in each ion is the same.
  • DThe number of protons in each ion is different.

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