Rajbir Singh
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How do isotopes affect chemical properties?

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Isotopes of an element exhibit similar chemical properties due to their identical electronic configurations, but they may have different physical properties, such as density or stability, due to their differing masses.

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  1. Isotopes of an element generally exhibit similar chemical properties due to their identical electron configurations, which determine their interactions with other atoms. However, differences in atomic mass can slightly influence reaction rates or physical properties.

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