Chemistry Mole concept- to find isotopic formula

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The discussion focuses on determining the isotopic formula of a diatomic element X2, given that it contains 34 moles of electrons and 40 moles of neutrons. It is concluded that each atom of X2 has 17 electrons and 20 neutrons, leading to an atomic mass of 37. The isotopic notation suggested is 17X37, indicating both the atomic number and mass. Participants emphasize the need to clarify the atomic mass and number based on the provided moles of subatomic particles. The conversation revolves around understanding the relationship between moles, atomic structure, and isotopic representation.
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1mole of diatomic element X2 contains 34 and 40 moles of electrons and neutrons respectively, the isoptopic formula of the element is?

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1mole of diatomic element X2 contains 34 and 40 moles of electrons and neutrons respectively

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all the basic ones!

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The answer from my point of view should be 17X37
 
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I am assuming that the isotopic formula of the element asks you for that notation where you display both the atomic mass (protons + neutrons) and atomic number (protons).

Something like 1H1

Then, let's start from the beginning.

34 moles of electrons in X2 = 17 electrons in one atom.
Similarly, 20 neutrons in one atom.

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With this in mind, what will be the atomic mass? What will be the atomic number?
 
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