How is an atom represented using notation? Provide an example.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) An atom of an element $X$ is represented by placing the mass number $A$ as a left superscript and the atomic number $Z$ as a left subscript.
The notation is written as ${ }_{Z}^{A}X$.
Here,$X$ is the element symbol,$A$ is the mass number,and $Z$ is the atomic number.
Example: For sodium $(Na)$,the atomic number $(Z)$ is $11$ and the mass number $(A)$ is $23$.
Therefore,the notation is ${ }_{11}^{23}Na$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

If the number of neutrons in $_{8}O^{16}$ is doubled and the number of electrons is halved,what is the percentage change in its mass?

Addition of two neutrons in an atom $A$ would

Which one of the following pairs represents isobars?

Assertion : Atoms are not electrically neutral.
Reason : Number of protons and electrons are different.

The difference between $_{17}Cl^{35}$ and $_{17}Cl^{37}$ is in the:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo