Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 17 - Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Problems - Page 637: 52

Answer

Following is the symbol for the isotope of bismuth:

Work Step by Step

Bismuth has the chemical symbol 'Bi'. Bi has 83 protons. That means Atomic Number = 83. (Atomic number = no. of protons) This isotope contains 124 neutrons. Hence, Mass number = 83+124 = 207. (Mass number = no. of protons + no. of neutrons) Hence, the symbol of the isotope can be written by writing the chemical symbol and providing the atomic number on left subscript and mass number on left superscript as mentioned below:
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