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Species of the same element that have the same atomic number "Z" but have different mass number "A" are called _ of that element.

Correct answer: B. Isotopes

  • A. Radioactive rays
  • B. Isotopes
  • C. Alpha particles
  • D. Beta particles

Explanation

Isotopes of the same element will have the same atomic number but different mass numbers.

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