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Balancing Nuclear Reactions — Quiz

Question 14 • Physical Science

A radioactive nuclide that is used to label blood platelets has 49 protons and 62 neutrons. Which is the symbol of this nuclide?

Answer
A
111 to the 49th power In
B
49 to the 62th power In
C
49 to the 111th power In
D
62 to the 49th power In

Explanation

The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons: 49 + 62 = 111. In isotope notation, the mass number goes above the element symbol and the atomic number (49) goes below it. Therefore, the nuclide is indium-111, choice A.

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