MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Chemistry Structure of Atom MHT CET 2022

Which among the following statements is TRUE about isotones?

(A)These occupy same positions in the modern periodic table
(B)These have different number of neutrons and same number of protons
(C)These have same chemical properties
(D)These are nuclides having the same number of neutrons but different number of protons and hence different mass numbersCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Isotones are nuclides of different elements that have the same number of neutrons ( is constant) but different atomic number and mass number, e.g. and (8 neutrons each). This is statement (D).

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