Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 89: 2.130

Answer

Protium: $^1_1$H one proton, one electron, and no neutrons Deuterium: $^2_1$H one proton, one electron, and one neutron Tritium: $^3_1$H one proton, one electron, and two neutrons

Work Step by Step

The three isotopes of hydrogen are hydrogen (also known as protium), deuterium, and tritium. All isotopes have the same atomic number, the same number of protons, the same number of electrons, but differing numbers of neutrons. Protium: $^1_1$H A neutral atom of regular hydrogen or protium has one proton, one electron, and no neutrons. Deuterium: $^2_1$H A neutral atom of deuterium has one proton, one electron, and one neutron. Tritium: $^3_1$H A neutral atom of tritium has one proton, one electron, and two neutrons.
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