Why do the isotopes of same element have
Similar chimical properties?
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Explanation:
=>Isotopes of an element have similar chemical but different physical properties. Isotopes of an element have same atomic number but different mass number. Hence, they have same number of electrons. Chemical properties are related to the number of valence electrons. Thus, isotopes have similar chemical properties. Physical properties are related to atomic mass. Isotopes of an element have different mass number. Hence, they have different physical properties.
Answer:
Atoms of the same element that differ in their numbers of neutrons are called isotopes. Different isotopes of an element generally have the same physical and chemical properties because they have the same numbers of protons and electrons. ... Atoms need a certain ratio of neutrons to protons to have a stable nucleus.