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Offline cabykay

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This may be a stupid question.
« on: March 22, 2007, 10:40:36 PM »
I've came across a question for my Fundamental Chem I class that I can't find an answer on anywhere in the book or the internet.

Can ions be isotopes? Explain your answer. I believe that the answer is yes but think it's wierd that I can't really find the answer in my text.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: This may be a stupid question.
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2007, 11:50:21 PM »
You are correct. But the question asked you to explain your answer, can you?
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Re: This may be a stupid question.
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2007, 11:56:54 PM »
The number of protons is what determines what type of atom it is. I know that the number of electrons and neutrons can vary producing the ions and isotopes. So I assume that it could be possible for this to occur at the same time.
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Re: This may be a stupid question.
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2007, 02:12:19 AM »
Isotopes was found by Aston as ions.
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