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Mass Number and Representation of Atom

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Write down the names of the particles represented by the following symbols and explain the meaning of superscript and subscript numbers attached.

$_{1} P^{1},_{0} n^{1},_{- 1} e^{0}$

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Solution

p = proton
n = neutron
e = electron
Superscript number : These superscript number show their mass number
Subscript number : These numbers show their charge

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