The atomic numbers of calcium and argon

Question:

The atomic numbers of calcium and argon are 20 and 18 respectively, but the mass number of both these elements is 40 . What is the name given to such a pair of elements?

Solution:

The elements having same mass number but different atomic numbers are known as isobars.

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