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Deuterium (2/1H) and protium (1/3H) are

two isotopes of hydrogen. Which of the
following statements best compares a
deuterium atom to a protium atom?

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Deuterium (2/1H) and protium (1/1H) are two isotopes of hydrogen. Deuterium has one neutron in addition to its proton, while protium has only one proton and no neutron. Therefore, the best comparison between a deuterium atom and a protium atom is that deuterium is heavier and more massive than protium due to the additional neutron in its nucleus.

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