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Write isotopic symbols in the form X-A (for example, C-13) for each isotope.(a) the
Chapter 4, Problem 94P(choose chapter or problem)
Write isotopic symbols in the form \({ }_{\mathrm{Z}}^{\mathrm{A}} \mathrm{X}\) for each isotope.
(a) the oxygen isotope with 8 neutrons
(b) the fluorine isotope with 10 neutrons
(c) the sodium isotope with 12 neutrons
(d) the aluminum isotope with 14 neutrons
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
_Z ^A X
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Write isotopic symbols in the form \({ }_{\mathrm{Z}}^{\mathrm{A}} \mathrm{X}\) for each isotope.
(a) the oxygen isotope with 8 neutrons
(b) the fluorine isotope with 10 neutrons
(c) the sodium isotope with 12 neutrons
(d) the aluminum isotope with 14 neutrons
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
_Z ^A X
ANSWER:
Solution 94P
Step 1:
Here, we have to write isotopic symbols in the form X-A (for example, C-13) for each isotope.
Isotopes are the atoms that have same atomic number, that is number of protons but different number of neutrons. Because of different number of neutrons, atoms may exhibit different physical properties. We represent isotopes as :
or
X-A
Where, ‘A’ represents mass number
‘Z’ represents Atomic number
‘X’ represents the chemical element.