Answer to Question #288664 in Physical Chemistry for JASON

Question #288664

An element X with atomic number 29 has two isotope Y and Z. Isotope Y and Z have 34 and 38 neutrons respectively. Calculate:

(a) Mass of each isotope and write their nuclear symbols.


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Expert's answer
2022-01-19T17:31:02-0500

Atomic mass = number of protons + number of neutrons.

The element with atomic number 29 is copper (Cu).


Isotope Y:

Mass = 29 + 34 = 63;

Symbol: "^{63}_{29}Cu"


Isotope Z:

Mass = 29 + 38 = 67;

Symbol: "^{67}_{29}Cu"


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