Chapter 2, Problem 2.3P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The atomic number, mass number and symbol for carbon isotope with 7 neutrons and the number of neutrons and protons present in an atom of ${}_{19}^{39}\text{K}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Atomic number is the total number of protons present in an atom.

Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom and the atomic symbol is the alphabetical representation of an element

To determine: The atomic number, mass number and symbol for carbon isotope with $7$ neutrons and the number of neutrons and protons present in an atom of ${}_{19}^{39}\text{K}$ .