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Identify Z, N, and A for the following isotopes: (a) , (b)
Chapter 32, Problem 1P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Identify , and
for the following isotopes:
(a) \({ }_{92}^{238} U\),
(b) \({ }_{94}^{239} P u\)
(c) \({ }_{60}^{144} N d\)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
92^238U
94^239Pu
60^144Nd
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Identify , and
for the following isotopes:
(a) \({ }_{92}^{238} U\),
(b) \({ }_{94}^{239} P u\)
(c) \({ }_{60}^{144} N d\)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
92^238U
94^239Pu
60^144Nd
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 6
(a)
Here we need to determine the atomic mass number , number of neutrons
, and atomic number
using the given symbolic representation
.
The standard representation is,
Comparing above representation, we have
and