Question #294889

 The atomic number of boron is 5. Boron exists as two isotopes boron-10 and boron-11. Use this information to explain why

Expert's answer

Isotopes have the same atomic number but different mass number.

Boron-10 have mass number 10, 5 protons and 5 neutrons.


Boron-11 have mass number 11, 6 neutrons, 5 protons.


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