Which statement correctly describes isotopes of the same chemical element?
They have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
They have the same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons.
They have the same number of nucleons but different numbers of protons.
They have different chemical properties because they have different numbers of electrons.
284 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.1 The nuclear model of the atom, covering 5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions, 5.1.1b Alpha-particle scattering, 5.1.2a Composition of the nucleus and isotopes, 5.1.2b Proton number, nucleon number and nuclide notation, and 5.1.2c Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.