Chapter 2.3, Problem 1PE

(a)

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Interpretation: The symbols of the nuclide containing the given numbers of proton and neutron in the given format are to be identified.

Concept introduction: The atomic number of iron is $26$.

The atomic number of nitrogen is $7$.

The atomic number of chlorine is $17$.

The atomic number of potassium is $19$.

The atomic number is the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom and the mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of the atom.

To determine: The symbol of the nuclide in the format, ${}^A\text{X}$, containing $26$ protons and $30$ neutrons.

(b)

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To determine: The symbol of the nuclide in the format, ${}^A\text{X}$, containing $7$ protons and $8$ neutrons.

(c)

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To determine: The symbol of the nuclide in the format, ${}^A\text{X}$, containing $17$ protons and $20$ neutrons.

(d)

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To determine: The symbol of the nuclide in the format, ${}^A\text{X}$, containing $19$ protons and $20$ neutrons.