Two radioactive isotopes of iodine used for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease have mass numbers of 123 and 131. For each isotope, give the following information: (a) the number of protons; (b) the number of neutrons; (c) the number of electrons in the neutral atom; (d) the group number.

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Two radioactive isotopes of iodine used for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease have mass numbers of 123 and
131. For each isotope, give the following information: (a) the number of protons; (b) the number of neutrons; (c) the number of
electrons in the neutral atom; (d) the group number.
Transcribed Image Text:Two radioactive isotopes of iodine used for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease have mass numbers of 123 and 131. For each isotope, give the following information: (a) the number of protons; (b) the number of neutrons; (c) the number of electrons in the neutral atom; (d) the group number.
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