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Two atoms respectively have Z=12, A=26 and Z=14, A=26. Can these two atoms be classified as isotopes of the same element?

Two atoms respectively have Z=12, A=26 and Z=14, A=26. Can these two atoms be classified as isotopes of the same element?
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two atoms respectively have Z=12, A=26 and Z=14, A=26. Can these two atoms be classified as isotopes of the same element?

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no because they have the same number of protons not neutrons. fine, their mass nos are equal but isotopy is due to different number of neutrons.
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