Answer:
X = ¹₀n
Explanation:
The mass number is the total amount of neutrons and protons in the element. The atomic number is the total protons in the element. The mass number is the superscript and the atomic number is the subscript. The mass and atomic numbers must be balanced on both sides of the equation. The element can be identified by the atomic number.
In the event that we have an atomic number of zero, there is no element this represents, so the letter "n" should be used.
²³₁₁Na + ¹₁H → ²³₁₂Mg + X
Mass Number:
Reactants = Products
23 + 1 = 23 + ?
24 = 23 + ?
1 = ?
Atomic Number:
Reactants = Products
11 + 1 = 12 + ?
12 = 12 + ?
0 = ?
The complete equation is:
²³₁₁Na + ¹₁H → ²³₁₂Mg + ¹₀n
