Explain how the isotopes of an element differ.

a. they each have a different number of electrons in their outermost energy level.
b. they each have a different number of protons in their nuclei.
c. they each have a different number of neutrons in their nuclei.
d. they each have a different charge.

Match the following terms and definitions. 1. species that are adapted to live in equilibrium at carrying capacity population density 2. population growth that reaches equilibrium and carrying capacity population 3. death rate mortality 4. birth rate k-selected 5. a group of interacting individuals of the same species within the same geographic area natality 6. the number of organisms living in a particular area logistic growth