a. Each particle/substance has a superscript (mass number) and a subscript (atomic number). |
a. Each particle/substance has a superscript (mass number) and a subscript (atomic number). You have seen this format before when we wrote isotopes for atomic mass calculations. |
c. At least one of the particles/isotopes will be an alpha/beta particle and/or gamma ray, so must memorize these particle's symbol and charge. |
c. At least one of the particles/isotopes will be an alpha/beta particle and/or gamma ray, so you must memorize these particle's symbol and charge. |