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5. An atom has 6 protons, 6

neutrons and 6 electrons.
Another atom has 6 protons,
7 neutrons and 6 electrons.
Are these two atoms the
SAME atom or DIFFERENT
atoms?
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Answer:

it is the same

Step-by-step explanation:

the atom with 7 neutrons is the isotope of the atom of 6 neutrons. they share the same chemical behaviour but they differ in atomic masses and physical properties

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