What is an isotope?
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An isotope is a type of atomic form that has a different number of neutrons than other forms of the same element. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom determines its element, but the number of neutrons determines its isotope. For example, the most common isotope of carbon has 6 protons and 6 neutrons, but there are also isotopes of carbon with 7 neutrons and 8 neutrons.
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