The element oxygen has three naturally occurring isotopes, with 8,9, and 10 neutrons in the nucleus, respectively. (a) write the full chemical symbols for these three isotopes. (b) Describe the similarities and differences between the three kinds of atoms of oxygen.

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The element oxygen has three naturally occurring isotopes, with 8,9, and 10 neutrons in the nucleus, respectively. (a) write the full chemical symbols for these three isotopes. (b) Describe the similarities and differences between the three kinds of atoms of oxygen.
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