Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Atoms and Elements - Exercises - Problems - Page 124: 92

Answer

a. $^{235}_{92}U$ b. $^{52}_{23}V$ c. $^{32}_{15}P$ d. $^{144}_{54}Xe$

Work Step by Step

1. Find "Z" for each element in a periodic table. a. Z = 92 b. Z = 23 c. Z = 15 d. Z = 54 2. The mass number, "A", is the number after the name of the element, therefore, we have all informations. Write the symbol using this form: $^A_ZX$ a. $^{235}_{92}U$ b. $^{52}_{23}V$ c. $^{32}_{15}P$ d. $^{144}_{54}Xe$
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