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The atoms of the same element may differ...

The atoms of the same element may differ in the number of _____

A

electrons only

B

protons only

C

neutrons only

D

both electrons and protons

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The atoms of the same element which have the same atomic number but different mass numbers are called isotopes. Hence, these atoms possess the same number of electrons and protons but differ in the number of neutrons. Hence, correct option is (c).
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