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Balancing Nuclear Reactions

Question 2 • 2001310 Earth Science Sem 1 - Reeves

Which numbers are shown in the symbol for a radioactive nuclide?

Answer
A
the atomic number and the number of neutrons
B
the mass number and the number of neutrons
C
the atomic number and the mass number
D
the number of electrons and the number of protons

Explanation

A radioactive nuclide symbol shows the mass number and atomic number. The mass number is written at the upper left of the element symbol, and the atomic number is at the lower left. Therefore, the correct choice is the atomic number and the mass number.

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