Question

Give reason

${\displaystyle {}_{17}^{35}\text{CI}}$ and ${\displaystyle {}_{17}^{37}\text{CI}}$ do not differ in their chemical reactions.

Answer 1

${\displaystyle {}_{17}^{35}\text{CI}}$ and ${\displaystyle {}_{17}^{37}\text{CI}}$ are isotopes of chlorine element which differ in the number of neutrons, whereas chemical properties are determined by the electronic configuration of an atom. Isotopes of an element are chemically alike.