Isotope vs. Isomer

Isotope vs. Isomer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Isotope and Isomer

Isotopenoun

(physics) Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. As a consequence, atoms of isotopes will have the same atomic number but a different mass number.

Isomernoun

(chemistry) Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.

Isotopeverb

To define or demonstrate an isotopy of (one map with another).

Isomernoun

(physics) Any of two or more atomic nuclei with the same mass number and atomic number but with different radioactive properties.

Isotopenoun

one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons

Isomernoun

a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight

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