Oxygen-18 is a naturally-occurring, stable isotope and is commonly used is scientific studies as a tracer. Using the periodic table, explain the difference between oxygen-18 and oxygen-16.

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Oxygen-18 is a naturally-occurring, stable isotope and is commonly used is scientific studies as a tracer. Using the periodic table, explain the difference between oxygen-18 and oxygen-16.

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Oxygen-18 contains 10 neutrons while oxygen-16 only contains 8 neutrons.

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