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A nuclide is a distinct type of atomic nucleus, characterized by its specific number of protons and neutrons. The number of protons, known as the atomic number (Z), determines the chemical element to which the nucleus belongs. The number of neutrons (N) can vary for a given element, leading to different isotopes of that element. The sum of protons and neutrons is the mass number (A = Z + N). Therefore, a nuclide can be identified by its atomic number and mass number, often represented as A/Z X, where X is the chemical symbol for the element. For example, Carbon-12 (12/6 C) and Carbon-14 (14/6 C) are different nuclides, both being isotopes of carbon. The study of nuclides is central to nuclear physics and chemistry, providing insights into nuclear structure, stability, and radioactive decay processes. Nuclides can be stable or unstable (radioactive). Unstable nuclides undergo radioactive decay, transforming into other nuclides over time. The concept of a nuclide is fundamental to understanding radioactivity, nuclear reactions, and the composition of matter at the atomic level.