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Atoms that differ only in the number of neutrons are called:

(A) Protons
(B) Atomic Mass Unit
(C) Isotopes
(D) Compounds

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Isotopes hope that helps
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The answer is C. Isotopes.

Isotopes are defined as two substances that have the same number of protons and electrons, but a different number of neutrons, and therefore a different atomic mass. For example, carbon-12 and carbon-14 are isotopes of each other.

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