1. Here are three isotopes of an element: a. The element is: 19"K "K “K b. The number 19 refers to the c. The numbers 37, 39, and 40 refer to the d. How many protons and neutrons are in the first isotope? e. How many protons and neutrons are in the second isotope? f. How many protons and neutrons are in the third isotope?

1. Here are three isotopes of an element: a. The element is: 19"K "K “K b. The number 19 refers to the c. The numbers 37, 39, and 40 refer to the d. How many protons and neutrons are in the first isotope? e. How many protons and neutrons are in the second isotope? f. How many protons and neutrons are in the third isotope?

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

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