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Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element which differ in neutron number, while having the same number of protons. They possess unique masses but exhibit similar chemical properties.
The number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom, defining the element's identity.
The total count of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus, indicating its mass.
Radioisotope: An isotope that is unstable and undergoes radioactive decay, releasing radiation