Nuclide notation Flashcards
Why is the number of electrons= number of protons ?
Because atoms are neutral.
what are the three things shown on the atomic symbol notation?
On the top left there is the mass number, at the bottom left there is the atomic number and on the right side there is a the symbol of the element.
What can be calculated from an atomic symbol notation?
The number of protons, neutrons and electrons can be calculated from an atom symbol.
How do you calculate the number of protons in the atomic symbol notation?
The atomic number is equal to the number of protons.
How do you calculate the number of electrons in the atomic symbol notation?
The number of electron is equal to the number of protons .
How do you calculate the number of neutrons in the atomic symbol notation?
The number of neutrons is equal to the mass number-atomic number.