Write the atomic symbol for the isotope of bismuth with 125 neutrons.
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First, isotopes <u>are the atoms of a single element whose nuclei have a different number of neutrons</u>, and therefore, differ in mass numbers. You should know that atoms are formed by a nucleus that has a small size and is made up of protons and neutrons. The nucleus is surrounded by a cloud of electrons, which are found in a region of the atom called the cortex.
The mass number, represented as A, <u>is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus</u>. On the other hand, the atomic number (Z) is <u>the number of protons that exist in the nucleus. </u>
The isotopes of an element X are represented as follows,
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It should be noted that the number of neutrons of a chemical element can be calculated as the difference A-Z.
<u>The atomic and mass numbers of bismuth with 125 neutrons are</u>:
Z = 83
A = 83 + 125 = 208
Thus, the atomic symbol of the bismuth isotope with 125 neutrons is:
<em>(see second attached picture)</em>
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Four hydrogen-1 nuclei fuse to produce
- one helium-4 nucleus, two neutrons,
- two positrons, and
- two electron neutrinos.
Explanation:
Step One:
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Two hydrogen-1 nuclei fuse. One proton will convert to a neutron. The products will be
- one hydrogen-2 nucleus,
- one positron, and
- one electron neutrino.
Step Two:
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There are plenty of hydrogen-1 nuclei available in the core of the sun. The hydrogen-2 nucleus from step one will fuse with a hydrogen-1 nucleus. The product is
- one helium-3 nucleus.
Step Three
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Two helium-3 nuclei from step two react with each other. The products are:
- one helium-4 nucleus, and
- two hydrogen-1 nuclei.
The overall reaction will be:
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In other words, hydrogen nuclei in the core of the sun fuse together to form helium.