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Balancing Nuclear Reactions — Quiz

Question 20 • Physical Science

The table lists the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in a certain radioactive nuclide. Electrons Protons Neutrons 11 11 13 Which is the symbol of this radioactive nuclide?

Answer
A
13 to the 24th power Al
B
11 to the 24th power Na
C
11 to the 13th power Al
D
11 to the 22th power Na

Explanation

The number of protons is the atomic number, and element 11 is sodium (Na). The mass number is the total of protons and neutrons: 11 + 13 = 24. So the nuclide is sodium-24, shown in choice C.

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