Which of the following statements describes an isotope?
A)element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.
B)element with the same number of protons but a different number of electrons.
C)element with the same number of neutrons but a different number of electrons.
D)element with the same number of neutrons but a different number of protons.
E)none of the above

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An isotope is an element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. This causes the isotope to have a different atomic mass than the original element.

Which of the Following Statements Describes an Isotope