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Isotope Symbols
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What does "A" represent in isotope notation? | Mass number (number of protons + neutrons) |
| What does "Z" represent in isotope notation? | Atomic number (number of protons) |
| What does "X" represent in isotope notation? | Element symbol |
| Proton (p⁺) | Positively charged particle found in the nucleus |
| Electron (e⁻) | Negatively charged particle found outside the nucleus |
| Neutron (n⁰) | Neutral particle found in the nucleus |