Element Notation Systems
Unit 3.3
Notation Systems
Two Types
Nuclear Symbol Notation
Hyphen Notation
Makes it easier to write about specific isotopes of an
element.
Nuclear Symbol Notation
Nuclear Symbol Notation
What information can we get from nuclear
symbol notation?
Element:
# e# p+
#n
Practice
What information can we get from nuclear symbol
notation?
59
Co
27
Element:
# e# p+
#n
Hyphen Notation
Since the e- and p+ are constant, the hyphen notation
denotes just the mass number.
Ex. C-12
Practice
What information can we get from hyphen notation?
Cl -35
Element:
# e# p+
#n