Chemistry-Rutherford's Model
NEET Chemistry Rutherford's Model MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following combinations of statements about isotopes and their properties is correct?
A
Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons, different numbers of neutrons, and exhibit identical chemical behavior.
B
Isotopes differ in their chemical properties due to variations in neutron numbers.
C
All isotopes of a given element have different electron configurations leading to varied chemical reactivity.
D
Isotopes can only differ in mass number and have no effect on the number of protons in the nucleus.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons and electrons, thus exhibiting the same chemical behavior, while differing in the number of neutrons, as highlighted in the NCERT context.
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