Question
Distinguish isotopes from isobar

Answer

Sr. No.IsotopesIsobar
1.Isotopes are atoms of the same element thus having same atomic number but different mass number.Isobars are such atoms which have same mass number but different atomic numbers. Thus isobars are different elements
2.Example: Hydrogen has three isotopes protium, with deuterium, tritium atomic number 1 but mass number 1,2,3.Example: Calcium and Argon are isobars as they have atomic number 20 and 18 but their mass number is 40.

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