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What is the Reason for the Different Atomic Masses of the Isotopes of an Element ? - Science

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What is the reason for the different atomic masses of the isotopes of an element ?

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It has been found that, in nature, atoms of certain elements might have the same number of protons i.e., same atomic number but different mass numbers. This difference in the masses of isotopes of an element is due to difference in the number of neutrons in their nuclei.

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Chapter 4: Structure of the Atom - Very Short Answer Type Questions [Page 211]

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Chapter 4 Structure of the Atom
Very Short Answer Type Questions | Q 22 | Page 211
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