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An atom of an element contains 17 protons, 18 neutrons and 17 electrons. Which of the following will be the atomic structure of another isotope of this element?

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17 protons, 20 neutrons, 17 electrons
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17 protons, 18 neutrons, 16 electrons
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18 protons, 18 neutrons, 17 electrons
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20 protons, 18 neutrons, 17 electrons
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Solution

The correct option is D 17 protons, 20 neutrons, 17 electrons
The isotopes have same number of protons and electrons and different number of neutrons. So the correct option of isotope of given element is option A.

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