Element

Z A p e n Approach to Solving Problem

Notation
Since the given is Z, look for the element whose atomic
24
¿12 Mg 12 24 12 12 12 number is 12. Then Z=p=e=12. Get also the value of A
(atomic mass) from the Periodic Table. Then, n = Z-A.
Since the given is p=35, this is equal to Z. Then, look for
80 the element whose atomic number is 35. Then Z=p=e.
¿35 Br 35 80 35 35 45 Get also the value of A (atomic mass) from the Periodic
Table. Then, n = Z-A.
Since the given is e=80, this is equal to Z. Then, look for
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¿80 Hg 80 201 80 80 121 the element whose atomic number is 80. Then Z=p=e.
The atomic mass is also given,then, n = Z-A.

Since the given is Z, look for the element whose atomic

137
¿56 Ba 56 137 56 56 81 number is 56. Then Z=p=e. Get also the value of A
(atomic mass) from the Periodic Table. Then, n = Z-A.
Since the given is e=24, this is equal to Z. Then, look for
52 the element whose atomic number is 24. Then Z=p=e.
¿24 Cr 24 52 24 24 28 Get also the value of A (atomic mass) from the Periodic
Table. Then, n = Z-A.

Z is Atomic Number of an element that is also equal to the number of protons (p)
A is the Average Atomic Mass of the element
p is the number of protons (Equal to Z)
e is the number of electrons that is also equal to the number of protons and atomic number (e=p=Z)
for a neutral element.
N is the number of neutrons that is equal to atomic mass less atomic number

Notation Meaning Notes

From the Periodic Table of Elements:

Atomic
Z Atomic Number Number (Z)
Element
Symbol
A Average Atomic Mass Atomic Mass Element
(A)

Equal to the Atomic Number

p number of protons
e number of electrons
n number of neutrons
p=Z
Equal to the number of protons (or Z since p=Z) less the
charge of the atom
e = p - charge = Z - charge
Equal to atomic mass less atomic number
n=A-Z