Question

1. using the symbol readout box, figure out which particles affect each component of the atomic symbol and how the value of the numbers is determined.

\\(_{c}^{d}a^{b}\\)

position in symbol box	term to describe this information	particle used to determine this	how the value is determined
b			\\(p^{+}+e^{-}\\)
c	atomic number
d		protons, neutrons

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

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the meaning of each position in the atomic symbol

In the atomic symbol $_{c}^{d}a^{b}$, 'a' is the element symbol determined by the number of protons.

Step2: Analyze position 'b'

'b' represents the charge. The charge is determined by the difference between the number of protons ($p^{+}$) and electrons ($e^{-}$). A positive charge means there are more protons than electrons and a negative charge means there are more electrons than protons.

Step3: Analyze position 'c'

'c' is the atomic number. The atomic number is determined by the number of protons. So the particle used to determine it is protons.

Step4: Analyze position 'd'

'd' is the mass - number. The mass - number is determined by the sum of the number of protons and neutrons.

Answer:

Position in symbol box	Term to describe this information	Particle used to determine this	How the value is determined
b	Charge	protons, electrons	$p^{+}-e^{-}$
c	Atomic number	protons	Counting the number of protons
d	Mass - number	Protons, neutrons	Sum of protons and neutrons