
The table shows some values of Z, N and A for six different nuclides. Complete the table as follows: Fill in the missing values of Z, N and A in the second, third, and fourth columns. Use the Periodic Table to identify the elements, and write your answer in the fifth column. Finally, in the last column write the symbol for each nuclide in the form .
Nuclide
Proton number
Neutron number
Nucleon number
Name of Element
Nuclide Symbol
Nu-1
Nu-2
Nu-3
Nu-4
Nu-5

Important Questions on The Nuclear Atom
A particular atom of carbon () is represented like this:
Calculate the value of its neutron number N _____


The figure given below represents an atom of an isotope of boron (B).
Write down the symbol for this nuclide in the form of .

The table shows some values of Z, N and A for six different nuclides. Complete the table as follows: Fill in the missing values of Z, N and A in the second, third, and fourth columns. Use the Periodic Table to identify the elements, and write your answer in the fifth column. Finally, in the last column write the symbol for each nuclide in the form .
Nuclide | Proton number | Neutron number | Nucleon number | Name of Element | Nuclide Symbol |
Nu-1 | |||||
Nu-2 | |||||
Nu-3 | |||||
Nu-4 | |||||
Nu-5 |

is the symbol for uranium.
State the mass of a uranium nucleus.

is the symbol for uranium.
State the charge on a uranium-235 nucleus.

is the symbol for uranium.
This nucleus loses a neutron. State the new notation for this nucleus.

is the symbol for uranium.
This nucleus loses a neutron. State the new notation for this nucleus. Write a balanced nuclear equation for this.
