Isotopes: A World of Possibilities

What are isotopes?

Is MG an ion, isotope, or neutral atom?

Answer:

Isotope

Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons. This means that isotopes of an element have the same atomic number, but different atomic masses. The variation in the number of neutrons does not change the chemical properties of the element, but it can affect its physical properties, such as density and stability.

As for the specific case of MG, it is an isotope. This means that MG atom has the same number of protons as other atoms of the same element, but a different number of neutrons. This variation in the number of neutrons can lead to the formation of stable or unstable isotopes, each with its unique characteristics.