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Which statement best explains how isotopes can have different masses and still be the same element?
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Which statement best explains how isotopes can have different masses and still be the same element?

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An isotope is an element with a different number of neutrons than protons. Neutrons have mass and therfore elements can have different masses while being the same element.
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