Question

what is the difference between the atoms of an isotope that is not radioactive and the atoms of an isotope that is not

Answer 1

Answer:

Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons but the same number of protons and electrons. Radioactive (unstable) isotopes have nuclei that spontaneously decay over time to form other isotopes.

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Answer 2

The difference is that radioisotopes are very unstable and contain high levels of nuclear energy and emit this energy in the form of nuclear radiation. Main difference: Isotopes can be stable or unstable, but Radioisotopes are always unstable.