College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 29 - The Nucleus - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 995: 5

Answer

b) lithium

Work Step by Step

Right subscript to the symbol is neutron number(N) and left superscript is the mass number(A). We know that, Atomic number(Z)= A-N= 7-4=3 The element with the atomic number equal to 3 is lithium.
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