Classification of nuclides
Concept:
• Isotopes: Same atomic number \(Z\), different mass number \(A\)
• Isotones: Same neutron number \(N = A - Z\), different atomic number \(Z\)
Step 1: Identify each nuclide
\[
^{12}_{6}C: Z=6,\ A=12 \Rightarrow N=6
\]
\[
^{14}_{6}C: Z=6,\ A=14 \Rightarrow N=8
\]
\[
^{198}_{80}Hg: Z=80,\ A=198 \Rightarrow N=118
\]
\[
^{197}_{79}Au: Z=79,\ A=197 \Rightarrow N=118
\]
Step 2: Group isotopes
Isotopes have same \(Z\):
\[
^{12}_{6}C \ \text{and} \ ^{14}_{6}C
\]
Step 3: Group isotones
Isotones have same \(N\):
\[
^{198}_{80}Hg \ (N=118), \quad ^{197}_{79}Au \ (N=118)
\]
Final grouping:
• Isotopes: \(^{12}_{6}C,\ ^{14}_{6}C\)
• Isotones: \(^{198}_{80}Hg,\ ^{197}_{79}Au\)