What is Isotopic Notation? | Numbers of Protons, Neutrons, & Electrons

2025-07-23

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How do we represent an atom or ion to specify the numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons? With isotopic symbols! Also called nuclide symbols, atomic symbols, isotope notation, and atomic notation, they give the mass number, atomic number, and charge of an atom or ion. PRACTICE PROBLEMS INCLUDED!

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0:00 Explanation of Isotopic Symbols

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Explanation of Isotopic Symbols
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