Question

Sometimes a nuclide is referenced by the name of the element followed by the:

Select the correct answer below:

atomic number

mass number

electrical charge

none of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

electric charge

Explanation:

A nuclide is represented by the name of the element, preceded by the mass number (A) as a superscript on the left and the atomic number (Z) as subscript.

On the right, as a superscript is the electrical charge (e.g. +2) and is following the element name.