Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of protons and the number of neutrons of the species in the figure has to be given.
The given figure is,
Figure 1
Concept Introduction:
Protons:
A proton is one of three main particles that make up the atom. Protons are a tiny, dense region at the center of the atom. Protons have a positive electrical charge of
Neutrons:
Atoms of all elements except for most atoms of hydrogen have neutrons in their nucleus. Unlike protons and electrons, which are electrically charged, neutrons have no charge they are electrically neutral.
(b)
Interpretation:
The
The given figure is,
Figure 1
Concept introduction:
Atomic number (Z):
Atomic number of an element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of every atom of that element.
(c)
Interpretation:
The mass number of species given in the representation has to be given.
The given figure is,
Figure 1
Concept Introduction:
Mass number (A):
Mass number of an element is defined as the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
(d)
Interpretation:
The number of electrons has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Electrons:
Electrons have an electric charge of
(e)
Interpretation:
The isotopic symbol of the species has to be given.
The given figure is,
Figure 1
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