A general formula of an acid always start with an hydronium ion or H+. The general formula of an acid have to end with an anion. As acids, these compounds are named starting with the prefix "hydro-," then adding the first syllable of the anion, then the suffix "-ic."
Answer:
To the best of my knowledge, it is because of the amount of gamma rays is given off.
Explanation:
While both are isotopes, Potassium 40 gives off fewer gamma rays compared to Cobalt 60. Potassium 40 isn't really harmful to humans, but Cobalt 60 (I believe) is used in chemotherapy.
Answer:
The atomic mass on the periodic table is a decimal number because it is an average of the different isotopes of an element.
P.S.
An isotope is each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties; in particular, a radioactive form of an element.
