Sodium-23

p48, Figure 1.19

Two Isotopes of Sodium

p48, Figure 1.19

Isotopes
Atoms with the same number of protons but
different numbers of neutrons. (p47, r3)
Show almost identical chemical properties;
chemistry of atom is due to its electrons. (p48,
2) But different physical properties.
In nature most elements contain mixtures of
isotopes. (p48, 2)

Isotope Representing
Total number of protons and neutrons (p48, 2)

Mass number

Symbol

Z
Atomic number
= Number of protons (p48, 2)