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Explain why isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties.
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Atoms and isotopes
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Mass number, atomic number and isotopes
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Explain why isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties
- This point belongs to Atoms and isotopes, especially Mass number, atomic number and isotopes.
- You need to be able to explain why isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties.
- The key ideas to know are isotope.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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How do you explain isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties?
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Key terms
- isotope: Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
- chemical properties: Characteristics of a substance that determine how it interacts with other substances.
Common trap
Misconception about chemical properties of isotopes: Explain that chemical properties are determined by the arrangement of electrons, which is the same for all isotopes of an element. Neutrons only affect the mass and nuclear stability, not the electron configuration or chemical behaviour.
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- State that nearly all the mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus.
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- Describe electrons as negatively charged particles arranged in shells or energy levels around the nucleus.
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