Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about isotopes and their chemical behavior is correct?
A
Isotopes of an element have identical chemical properties.
B
The number of neutrons affects the chemical properties of an element significantly.
C
Isotopes with more neutrons tend to be more chemically reactive.
D
All isotopes of a given element exhibit different chemical behaviors.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Chemical properties of atoms are determined by the number of electrons, which is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus. Therefore, isotopes of a given element, which differ only in neutron number, exhibit the same chemical behavior.
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