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Q: What element is most commonly used in the production of nuclear energy?

A: Answer -  Nuclear energy - Nuclear energy is the energy in the nucleus, or core, of an atom. A…

Q: What is the outcome of neutron decay ?

A: Proton and Neutron are present in nuclei. The neutrons present inside the nuclei are stable. The…

Q: Write a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of radon-222.

A: Alpha decay Alpha particle (α) is a representation of emission of nucleus of helium atom. Helium…

Q: As a result of alpha emission, the product nucleus is

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Q: What is the composition of an alpha particle? O1 electron O 4 protons and 4 neutrons 1 positron O 2…

A: Alpha particle is represented by the following symbol 2He4  same as Helium atom

Q: List the types of Radioactive Decay?

A: When an unstable nucleus is converted to most stable form of nucleus by emitting the radiation is…

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Q: Define the term Alpha Radiation?

A: The radioactive decay of the heavy nuclei leads to the formation of various kinds of radiations and…

Q: Beta particles are identical to ___________.

A: The emission of high-energy particles from atoms with unstable nuclei is described by radioactive…

Q: Which element is most likely to be radioactive?

A: Radioactivity It is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus will lose energy through the…

Q: Find the energy emitted in the alpha decay of 239Pu .

A: All the energy release ∆E goes into the alpha particle's kinetic energy. Atomic mass of P94239u =…

Q: Write a complete, balanced equation to represent the beta decay of thallium-207.

A: Beta-decay is the type of radioactive decay. Beta-decay is the decay in which the atomic number of…

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Q: Which particle is released during beta decay, resulting in a decrease in the atomic number? electron…

A: A question based on beta decay, which is to be accomplished.

Q: 239 Pu + He - 0+ a

A: Balance the mass number on both sides.  Balance the atomic number on both sides.  Identification of…

Q: What are the major differences between alpha particlesand gamma radiation?

A: Nuclear reactions involve the emission of different kinds of radiations from the heavy radioactive…

Q: Write the alpha decay of Rn-228

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Q: How many neutrons are needed to initiate the fission reaction?

A: Nuclear reaction: A nuclear reaction must cause a transformation of at least one nuclide to another.…

Q: Which type of radioactive decay converts a neutron into a proton?

A: Radioactive decay reaction occurs due to the spontaneous breakdown of atomic nucleus. This process…

Q: What are the 10 natural radioactive elements?

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Q: A representation of an alpha particle would be

A: The alpha particle, released in nuclear reaction, has the high energy, and the atomic number and…

Q: beta particle

A: Alpha particle is helium nuclei. Which is dipositive helium atom Beta particle consists of High…

Q: What is the atomic number of the isotope produced by emission of an alpha particle from TH-227

A: Th is thorium radionuclide .  It is an alpha particle emitting radionuclide. Its atomic number = 90…

Q: What does the number 238 in the name Uranium-238 represent?

A: An element is represented by XZA where Z is the atomic number and A is the mass number.

Q: Give the symbol for (a) a neutron, (b) an alpha particle,(c) gamma radiation.

A: (a) Symbol for neutron is n and the chemical notation for neutron is  01n.

Q: What are the expected advantages of fusion reactors over fission reactors?

A: When the two lighter nuclei fuse together to form a heavier nuclei,the reaction is known as fusion…

Q: a. Type of radiation: Explanation: Proton He Neutron 92 234Th 90

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Q: Indium-116 is radioactive and has a half life of 14.10 seconds.

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Q: Gamma Electron Capture V Alpha

A: Let us understand this with an example,

Q: What’s 0 -1 beta particle?

A: A beta particle is a particle with high-energy emitted by the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus…

Q: beta decay

A: C. The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number increases.

Q: When alpha particles are scattered form a thin piece of gold foil, why do most of them go through…

A: Answer :-  gold atoms are mostly empty space.

Q: Write the equation for the alpha decay of tantalum-183.

A: Here, we have to write the equation for the alpha decay of tantalum-183.

Q: Identify which of the following particles is a beta particle

A: Beta particles are high energy electrons.

Q: What is an alpha particle and how is it represented? Answer these same questions for beta particles…

A: Alpha particles carry a positive charge. An alpha particle is made up of two protons and two…

Q: Define the following terms: a) alpha-particles b) beta-particle production c)  positrons

A: a) Alpha - particles - When a radioactive Substance destroyed, it emitted different type of…

Q: what would happen if Radium-266 undergo alpha decay

A: Alpha decay means Helium particle it is denoted by 2He4  When Radium emits one alpha particle then…

Q: Americium - 242 is a beta emitter. Write an equation for this nuclear reaction and identify the…

A: Atomic No Of Americium-242 is 95 It is a β emittor. On β particle emission , there will be no change…

Q: Define nuclear radiation?

A: Nuclear radiation refers to the particles and photons emitted during reactions that involve the…

Q: Calculate the energy released by the alpha decay of californium–252.

A: Radioactive isotope consists unstable nuclei and it breaks down into stable nuclei with removal of…

Q: Write the beta decay for thorium-230.

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Q: write the symbols and complete nuclear equation for the alpha emitter Californium-249

A: Release of alpha particle means, mass number decrease by 4 and atomic number decrease by 2.

Q: Define each Alpha decay Beta decay Gamma radiation Position emission Electron capture…

A: ALPHA DECAY- It is a type of radioactive decay. In this type of decay, an alpha particle is emitted…

Q: Write down the types of beta decay, explaining the presence of neutrinos in beta decay.

A: Let’s first understand what beta decay is : It’s is an spontaneous radio active decay where beta…

Q: alpha- particles cannot pass through thick sheets of metals because?

A: Radioactive Substance emitted three type of particles, called radioactive particles , these are -…