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How can two atoms of the same chemical element be different?

A.They may be different isotopes of the element. Each isotope of the same element has a different number of electrons.


B.They may be different isotopes of the element. Each isotope of the same element has a different number of neutrons.


C.They may be different allotropes of the element. Each allotrope of the same element has a different number of electrons.


D.They may be different allotropes of the element. Each allotrope of the same element has a different number of neutrons.

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The answer is B as isotopes are different versions of the same chemical element containing the same amount of protons and electrons but different amounts of neutrons.

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