Interpretation:
The superscript and subscript in the notation
Concept introduction:
Mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom.
Answer to Problem 62A
Superscript in given notation represents Mass number
Subscript in given notation represents Atomic number
Explanation of Solution
The symbol for an atom is represented as follows:
A − Mass number
Z − Atomic number
Therefore,
In
Superscript represents Mass number
Subscript represents Atomic number
In
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