Naming isotopes...
A
X
Z
A is the mass number, which is the sum of protons and neutrons
Z is the atomic number, or the number of protons
X is the element symbol
1. Determine the number of protons
2. Determine the number of electrons
ADJUST ELECTRON COUNTS FOR IONS
3. Determine the number of neutrons
For Example:
References:
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