Answer = B = Neutrons and Mass Number
Isotopes are defined as those atoms which have same atomic number but different atomic masses.
Atomic mass is basically the number of protons and neutrons present in an atom.
Atomic number is the number of protons present in an atom.
So, in isotopes the number of protons are same but the number of neutrons vary due to which atomic masses also vary.
In given three isotopes, all have same number of protons but different number of neutrons.
i.e.
H-1 = 1 P + 0 N = 1 u (Proton)
H-2 = 1 P + 1 N = 2 u (Deuterium)
H-3 = 1 P + 2 N = 3 u (Tritium)
Hence, it is clear that the number after H shows a change in number of neutrons and mass number.
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Answer: Protons
The atom in a sample of an element must contain nuclei with the same number of protons. If the protons change in number, then the element will modify as well.
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The atom<span> then has more protons than electrons and so it will be positively charged, a positive </span>ion<span>. Example: A </span>magnesium atom<span> may lose two electrons and </span>become<span> a Mg2+ </span>ion<span>. Non-metal </span>atoms<span> may gain electrons and </span>become<span> negatively charged. ... (It loses two electrons.)</span>
