Chemistry Target 1.2
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Distinguish between atomic number and mass number and relate both to nuclear particles and explain the fundamental role of the proton and atomic number in element identity
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Thallium has two isotopes, thallium-203 and thallium- 205. Thallium's atomic number is 81, and its atomic mass is 204.38 amu. Which statement about the thallium isotopes is true?
- There is more thallium-203 in nature.
- Atoms of both isotopes have 81 protons.
- Thallium-205 atoms have fewer neutrons.
- The most common atom of thallium has a mass of 204.38 amu.