Chemistry (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0078021529
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-152-7

Chapter 2 - Questions and Problems - Page 76: 2.24

Answer

(a) $^{23}_{11}$Na (b) $^{64}_{28}$Ni (c) $^{115}_{50}$Sn (d) $^{42}_{20}$Ca

Work Step by Step

"$Z$" stands for the atomic number whereas "$A$" stands for the mass number. The atomic number is written as a subscript for the element symbol whereas the atomic mass is written as a superscript also to the left of the chemical symbol. (a) The atomic number given is for that of sodium, Na. The symbol for this isotope of sodium is $^{23}_{11}$Na. (b) The atomic number given is for that of nickel, Ni. The symbol for this isotope of nickel is $^{64}_{28}Ni$. (c) The atomic number given is for that of tin, Sn. The symbol for this isotope of tin is $^{115}_{50}$Sn. (d) The atomic number given is for that of calcium, Ca. The symbol for this isotope of calcium is $^{42}_{20}$Ca.
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