Question: (a) A nucleus has Z = 17 and N = 18. What is the symbol for this nucleus? (b) If four neutrons are added to

(a) A nucleus has Z = 17 and N = 18. What is the symbol for this nucleus? 

(b) If four neutrons are added to 20882Pb, what element is created? Give the symbol for this nucleus.

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