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Question
Write down the names of the particles represented by the following symbols and explain the meaning of superscript and subscript numbers attached `""_1"p"^1, ""_0"n"^1,""_-1"e"^0`
Solution
p = proton
n = neutron
e = electron
Superscript number : These superscript number show their mass number
Subscript number : These numbers show their atomic number
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Symbol |
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Represent an electron ‘e’ in term of its symbol showing the subscript and superscript value.
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- `""_17^35"Cl"`
- `""_6^12"C"`
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