Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of neutrons in a carbon
Concept Introduction:
Mass number is the sum of number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of neutrons in a germanium atom of mass number 73 should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
Mass number is the sum of number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
Atomic number is the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom.
(c)
Interpretation:
The number of neutrons in an osmium atom of mass number 188 should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
Mass number is the sum of number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
Atomic number is the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom.
(d)
Interpretation:
The number of neutrons in a platinum atom of mass number 195 should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Mass number is the sum of number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
Atomic number is the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom.
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