Isotope

Definition

Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element which differ in neutron number, while having the same number of protons. They possess unique masses but exhibit similar chemical properties.

Related terms

Atomic Number:

The number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom, defining the element's identity.

Mass Number:

The total count of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus, indicating its mass.

Radioisotope: An isotope that is unstable and undergoes radioactive decay, releasing radiation