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Which of these statements is not true?

Select one:
a. Atoms of the same element can have different masses
b. The nucleus of an atom has a positive charge
c. Atoms of isotopes of an element have different numbers of protons
d. Atoms are mostly empty space​

User Jane Fred
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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

C. Atoms of isotopes of an element have different numbers of protons is correct/not true because isotopes are atoms of the same element that have a different number of NEUTRONS but the same number of protons in the nucleus.

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Answer:

C. Atoms of isotopes of an element have different numbers of protons

Step-by-step explanation:

C. Atoms of isotopes of an element have different numbers of protons is correct/not true because isotopes are atoms of the same element that have a different number of NEUTRONS but same number of protons in the nucleus.

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