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The nuclide notation for a generic element is given as ᴬ_Z X. Which of the following is the correct definition of each of the terms?
Options
A X is symbol, A is nucleon number, Z is proton number
Correct Answer
B X is symbol, A is proton number, Z is nucleon number
C X is symbol, A is neutron number, Z is proton number
D X is nucleon number, A is proton number, Z is neutron number
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the nuclide notation ᴬ_Z X, X is the chemical symbol, A is the mass number (total number of protons + neutrons, also called nucleon number), and Z is the atomic number (number of protons).

Hint

A is the mass number, Z is the atomic number.

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Course: PHY 104
Topic: PHY 104 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 808 of 947
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