A certain radionuclide is used to diagnose lymphoma. An atom of this radionuclide contains 31 protons and 36 neutrons. Which statement is correct about the radionuclide?

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Answer:

A.The atomic number is 31, the mass number is 67, and its symbol is 67/31 GA.

Explanation:

Statements are:

A.The atomic number is 31, the mass number is 67, and its symbol is 67/31 GA.

B.The atomic number is 31, the mass number is 67, and its symbol is 31/64 GA.

C.The atomic number is 67, the mass number is 31, and its symbol is 67/31 GA .

D.The atomic number is 67, the mass number is 31, and its symbol is 31/64 GA .

Atomic number is defined as the number of protons in an atom. The radionuclide has 31 protons. Its atomic number is 31. C and D are FALSE

In the nuclear notation, in the top you have mass number = Sum of protons + neutrons = 67. And in the bottom you have atomic number = 31.

Thus, right statement is:

A.The atomic number is 31, the mass number is 67, and its symbol is 67/31 GA.