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Which is the correct symbol for an isotope of iodine with 53 protons and 78 neutrons?

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A) 78 I 53

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The correct symbol of Iodine with 53 protons and 78 neutrons is shown below.
The symbols comprises two numbers.

Atomic Number:
The number highlighted BLUE is the atomic number of Iodine. Atomic number shows the number o protons present in the nucleus.

Mass Number:
The number highlighted in RED is the mass number of given Iodine. Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus. So,

Mass Number = # of Protons + # of Neutrons

Mass Number = 53 + 78

Mass Number = 131
Which is the correct symbol for an isotope of iodine with 53 protons and 78 neutrons-example-1
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