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Let's say there a particular hydrogen atom would be a rare-occuring hydrogen atom without a nuetron. And let's say it's a cation that donated it's electron. Would it essentially be just a wandering proton?
An isotope is a variation of an element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons in its nucleus. This results in a difference in atomic mass but does not change the chemical properties of the element.
Hydrogen has three naturally occurring isotopes: protium, deuterium, and tritium. Protium is the most common isotope with one proton and no neutrons, deuterium has one proton and one neutron, and tritium has one proton and two neutrons.
A cation is a positively charged ion that forms when an atom loses one or more electrons. In the case of hydrogen, it can form a cation by losing its single electron, resulting in a positively charged ion.
Deuterium, one of the isotopes of hydrogen, is used in nuclear reactors and fusion reactions. Tritium, another hydrogen isotope, is used in nuclear weapons and experimental fusion reactors. Both deuterium and tritium are also used in medical imaging and research.
While hydrogen isotopes have been used in experimental fusion reactors, they are not currently a viable alternative energy source. The process of nuclear fusion to produce energy is still being researched and developed, and it is not yet a sustainable or economical option for widespread use.