superscript:226
element:Z
subscript:29
Whats does the subscript and superscript represent?
The larger number (superscript) is the atomic mass number (number of protons, and neutrons).
The subscript is the number of protons, or the atomic number.
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The subscript and superscript in this context represent the atomic number and atomic mass of an element, respectively.
In the given example, the subscript "Z" represents the atomic number of the element. The atomic number refers to the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom of that element. It is a unique identifier for each element on the periodic table.
The superscript "226" represents the atomic mass or mass number of the element. The atomic mass is the sum of the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom of that element. It is given in atomic mass units (u) and can vary for different isotopes of the same element.
To find the atomic number and atomic mass of an element, you can refer to the periodic table. The atomic number is usually listed above the symbol of the element, and the atomic mass is typically located below the symbol, in a decimal or whole number format.