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Isotopes: Same Element, Different Neutrons
Define isotopes as atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons and identify isotopes of common elements.

Define isotopes as atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons and identify isotopes of common elements.
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Understand the composition of the atom, identify and notate isotopes, and explain how the strong nuclear force holds the nucleus together and what ratio of neutrons to protons produces stability.