6. Using the periodic table and the definition of atomic mass, write number (Z) and mass of the following isotopes. The first one is worked for you as an example. Element Carbon Oxygen Rubidium Uranium Z 6 Neutrons (N) 7 8 50 146 Isotope (A, mass number) 13C

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6. Using the periodic table and the definition of atomic mass, write down the atomic
number (Z) and mass of the following isotopes. The first one is worked for you as an
example.
Element Z
Carbon
Oxygen
Rubidium
Uranium
6
Neutrons (N)
7
8
50
146
Isotope (A, mass number)
13C
Transcribed Image Text:6. Using the periodic table and the definition of atomic mass, write down the atomic number (Z) and mass of the following isotopes. The first one is worked for you as an example. Element Z Carbon Oxygen Rubidium Uranium 6 Neutrons (N) 7 8 50 146 Isotope (A, mass number) 13C
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Mass Number(A) = Number of Protons + Number of Neutrons An isotope of any element can be uniquely represented as AZX, where X is the atomic symbol of the element, A is the mass number and Z is the atomic number.

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