LAQ : Mention two similarities and two differences between 17Cl35 and 17Cl37

Question

Mention two similarities and two differences between ₁₇Cl³⁵ and ₁₇Cl³⁷.

Answer

Two similarities and two differences between ₁₇Cl³⁵ and ₁₇Cl³⁷ are:

Similarities:

1. Both are isotopes of chlorine and have the same atomic number of 17.
2. Both have the same number of electrons and the same electronic configuration.

Differences:

1. ₁₇Cl³⁵ has 18 neutrons, while ₁₇Cl³⁷ has 20 neutrons.
2. ₁₇Cl³⁵ has a lower atomic mass of 35 amu, while ₁₇Cl³⁷ has a higher atomic mass of 37 amu.