Isotopes of a particular element in the periodic table have which nuclear property in common?
A)same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons
B)same number of neutrons, but different numbers of protons and electrons
C)same total number of protons and neutrons
D)same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons

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Isotopes of a particular element have the same number of protons (which determines their atomic number) but different numbers of neutrons. This results in isotopes having the same chemical properties but slightly different physical properties.

Isotopes of a Particular Element in the Periodic Table Have