¹²C and ¹³C differ in their A) number of neutrons. B) chemical behavior. C) number of protons. D) number of electrons in orbit around the nucleus. E) All of the above.

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^12C and ^13C are isotopes of carbon, differing only in the number of neutrons. ^12C has 6 neutrons, while ^13C has 7 neutrons. They have the same number of protons and electrons, which means their chemical behavior is nearly identical.

12C and 13C Differ in Their

¹²C and ¹³C Differ in Their