1. Write the alpha decay reaction for each of the radioisotopes listed below. Each question is worth 2 points a) Lawrencium 256

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A: The alpha particle radioactive decay can be written in form of a reaction as follows:

Q: What is another method to track the extent of isotopic decay.

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Q: NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY: Consider the nuclei 1150Sn. Determine its mass defect in kilograms if its atomic…

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Q: What is the chart of the nuclides and why is it used?

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Q: Type of radiation: C. Explanation: Proton e Neutron 214Pb 82 214

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Q: A 15.0-mCi (millicurie) radioactive source runs for 2.63 hours. How many atoms have disintegrated?

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Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.