Write the atomic symbol for the following atoms.
a. A nitrogen atom containing 7 protons, 8 neutrons, and 7 electrons
b. A uranium atom containing 92 protons, 143 neutrons, and 92 electrons
You are asked to write the atomic symbol for an atom.
You are given the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atom.
a. ^{15}_{7}N. The atomic number of nitrogen is equal to the number of protons (7), and the mass number is equal to the number of protons plus the number of neutrons (7 + 8 = 15).
b. ^{235}_{92}Au. The atomic number of uranium is equal to the number of protons (92), and the mass number is equal to the number of protons plus the number of neutrons (92 + 143 = 235).