Question

Which of the following are the correct characteristics of isotopes of an element?
(i) same atomic mass
(ii) same atomic number
(iii) same physical properties
(iv) same chemical properties

(a) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

 

Answer 1

(d) (ii) and (iv).
Isotopes of an element have the same atomic number and the same chemical properties.