Nuclear Symbol Notation Flashcards
1
Q
The nuclear symbol notation indicates the number of what
A
Protons, electrons, neutrons in that atom
2
Q
What is the nuclear symbol notation represented like
A
A
M. A on top m in the middle and z on the bottom
Z
3
Q
What does the atomic number Z represent
A
The number of protons in the nucleus
4
Q
What does mass number A represent
A
Total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
5
Q
How is the muber of neutrons calculated
A
Subtracting the atomic number by the mass number
6
Q
Is the number of electrons equal to the number protons
A
True
7
Q
What are ions
A
Ions are atoms that have lost or gained an electron resulting in an unequal charged particle
8
Q
Can isotopes be identified using the nuclear symbol notation
A
Yes
