 |
Nuclear Decay Equations
|
Instead of drawing the nuclei of atoms, it is easier to write about them using symbols. We write:
Where X is the symbol for the element (e.g. H, Na, C, etc.)
Z is the atomic number (number of protons)
A is the mass number (number of protons + neutrons).
For example:
Isotope | Symbol Form |
Hydrogen |  |
Deuterium |  |
Tritium |  |
|