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Do isotopes have different electron arrangements ?
« on: October 25, 2005, 10:27:25 AM »
Help iam very confused  ??? ???
Isotopes of elements have different numbers of neutrons
Do they have different electron arrangements ?
« Last Edit: October 25, 2005, 01:47:02 PM by Mitch »

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Re:isotopes
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2005, 01:19:05 PM »
hint: for an uncharged particle:

amount of protons = amount of electrons

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Re:Do isotopes have different electron arrangements ?
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2005, 05:30:42 PM »
Also if by arrangement you mean energy level. It does nothing to change their energy levels.
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Re:Do isotopes have different electron arrangements ?
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2005, 01:50:21 PM »
thankz for your help guys much apreciated  ;D

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