8.2 Summary Notes - Nuclead Notation

Question 1

The number of what and what are equal in the nucleus of a neutral atom?

Answer 1

Protons and neutrons.

Question 2

Atomic number

Answer 2

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom

Question 3

Atomic mass (mass number)

Answer 3

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom

Question 4

Nucleons

Answer 4

Refer to the protons and neutrons in an atoms nucleus

Question 5

Isotopes

Answer 5

Atomic nuclei that have the same number of protons but different number of neutrons

Question 6

Transmutation

Answer 6

The process of changing one element into another

Question 7

What is the nucleus of an atom represent with in nuclear notation?

Answer 7

A
X
Z

Z = A - N

A (atomic mass number total neutrons and protons)
X (element)
Z (atomic number number of protons in the nucleus)
N (number of neutrons in the nucleus)