Physics 5054 · O Level · The nucleus

The nucleus — practice question

Which statement concerning the nuclide notation ${}^R_Z X$ is correct?

  • A$R$ is the nucleon number which is different for different isotopes of $X$.
  • B$R$ is the proton number which is the same for different isotopes of $X$.
  • C$Z$ is the nucleon number which is the same for different isotopes of $X$.
  • D$Z$ is the proton number which is different for different isotopes of $X$.

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