Chapter 2, Problem 25E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of protons and neutrons and the symbol of form ${}_Z^A\text{X}$ for $\text{C-14}$ isotope of carbon is be to found.

Concept introduction: Isotopes are the elements with same number of electrons and protons but with different number of neutrons.

The atomic symbol is the alphabetical representation of an element with mass number on the upper left corner of the alphabet and atomic on the lower left corner.

To determine: The number of protons and neutrons and the symbol of form ${}_Z^A\text{X}$ for $\text{C-14}$ isotope of carbon.