1.16 Isotopes
1.16 Activity 1. Three types of carbon atom
Students should:
1.16 know what is meant by the terms atomic number, mass number, isotopes and relative atomic mass (Ar).
Use this animation to explore the number and type of sub atomic particles which make up the three isotopes of carbon. Use the information to complete a copy of the table below:
| ISOTOPE | Carbon 12 | Carbon 13 | Carbon 14 |
| no. of protons | |||
| no of neutrons | |||
| no of electrons |
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