Which of the following statements is true concerning the two nuclides ¹⁶O and ¹⁷O ? A)They have the same number of neutrons. B)They are isotopes. C)They have the same relative atomic mass. D)They have the same mass number. E)They have different chemical properties.

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The two nuclides have the same number of protons (116), which makes them both sulfur (S) atoms. However, they differ in their number of neutrons, with one having 115 and the other having 116. This means they are different isotopes of sulfur. Therefore, (B) is the correct choice. Choice (A) is incorrect because they have different numbers of neutrons. Choice (C) is incorrect because their relative atomic masses will be slightly different due to the difference in neutrons. Choice (D) is incorrect because they have different mass numbers. Choice (E) cannot be determined from the information given about the nuclides.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Two