Which of the following statements correctly describes two neutral atoms that are isotopes of each other?
- A) They possess identical numbers of neutrons but differ in their atomic numbers and chemical behavior.
- B) They have identical mass numbers because they contain the same total count of nuclear particles.
- C) They contain the same number of protons and electrons, resulting in identical chemical properties, but differ in their neutron counts.
- D) They exhibit different electron configurations in their ground states, which causes them to form different types of chemical bonds.