(a) For each of the following reaction equations, identify the type of nuclear reaction and complete the nuclear reaction equation by filling in the mission atomic and mass numbers. 236U 144 Ba+_Kr+3 n+177MeV Type of reaction: 92 56 Type of reaction: _ Ar' → Ar +y 40 18 Type of reaction: H+H →He+'n+17.6MeV Type of reaction: -K→ " Ar + °3 18 (b) One of the reactions above is missing an additional particle that is released during its nuclear process. Which particle is missing, from which equation, and why is it necessary for that particle to also exist in that reaction?

(a) For each of the following reaction equations, identify the type of nuclear reaction and complete the nuclear reaction equation by filling in the mission atomic and mass numbers. 236U 144 Ba+_Kr+3 n+177MeV Type of reaction: 92 56 Type of reaction: _ Ar' → Ar +y 40 18 Type of reaction: H+H →He+'n+17.6MeV Type of reaction: -K→ " Ar + °3 18 (b) One of the reactions above is missing an additional particle that is released during its nuclear process. Which particle is missing, from which equation, and why is it necessary for that particle to also exist in that reaction?

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Chapter30: Nuclear Physics

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