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Why are isotopes not shown on the periodic table

User RyanHennig
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Hey there!

The periodic table is arranged by number of protons/electrons which is the same for all isotopes of an element. A different isotope will have a different number of neutrons only, which does not qualify it for a separate space on the periodic table.

I hope this helps!

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