A nuclide is a class of atoms characterized by their number of protons, Z, their number of neutrons, N, and their nuclear energy state. The word nuclide was coined by Truman P. Kohman in 1947.

What is a nuclide simple definition?

nuclide, , also called nuclear species, species of atom as characterized by the number of protons, the number of neutrons, and the energy state of the nucleus. A nuclide is thus characterized by the mass number (A) and the atomic number (Z).

What is an example of a nuclide?

A nuclide is a species of an atom with a specific number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, for example carbon-13 with 6 protons and 7 neutrons.