Practice question
Question
Which of the following statements is false about isotopes?
Explanation
They always have the same chemical properties. is the correct choice because it does not accurately describe or belong to the category addressed in this question. In the context of Atoms and Molecules, the other options (They have the same atomic number., They have the same number of protons., and They have different atomic masses.) are all valid and well-established concepts. They always have the same chemical properties. is either unrelated to the topic, describes a different biological process, or represents a common misconception. Questions framed as 'which is NOT' require students to identify the exception among otherwise correct statements, demanding comprehensive knowledge of the topic rather than recognition of a single fact.