Answer:
a. ²⁸₁₄Si, Silicon-28
b. ⁵⁶₂₆Fe, Iron-56
Explanation:
a. For the nuclear symbol, the mass number of the isotope is on top while the atomic number is at the bottom. For example, ²⁸₁₄Si. The hypen notation for the isotope is Silicon-28 based on the atomic number and mass number.
b. The mass number of the isotope is equal to the sum of protons and neutrons = 26+30 = 56. The atomic number is the number of protons = 26. Thus, the nuclear symbol is ⁵⁶₂₆Fe and the hypen notation is Iron-56.
