Question

1. create a definition (using a complete sentence) for each of these items based on your labels from the atomic symbol above.

a. element symbol
b. charge
c. atomic number
d. mass number

Explanation:

a. The element symbol is a one - or two - letter abbreviation used to represent a chemical element in the atomic symbol.
b. The charge in an atomic symbol indicates the net electrical charge of the atom or ion, which is the difference between the number of protons and electrons.
c. The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which defines the element and is shown in the atomic symbol.
d. The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom, depicted in the atomic symbol.

Answer:

a. The element symbol is a one - or two - letter abbreviation representing a chemical element in the atomic symbol.
b. The charge in an atomic symbol shows the net electrical charge of the atom or ion, based on the difference between protons and electrons.
c. The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, which defines the element and is indicated in the atomic symbol.
d. The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus, shown in the atomic symbol.