The daughters of alpha decay always have two fewer protons and two fewer neutrons than the parent. Why?

Q: What is an alpha particle?

A: To determine the structure of an atom, Rutherford used alpha particles that are emitted by…

Q: Why is gamma radiation generally not included when writing nuclear reactions?

A: Gamma radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation which is emitted from nucleus during its…

Q: What is the daughter nuclide when Th-231 experiences beta decay? (Write your answer as a symbol-mass…

A: Beta decay --> Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which protons are converted to…

Q: How many neutrons are needed to initiate the fission reaction? 235U + ?on 143 90 Sr + 54 Xe + 3¿n 92…

A: How many neutrons are needed to initiate the fission reaction --

Q: What symbols are used to denote alpha and beta particles ? Where do these particles come from ?

A: Given Particle  Alpha Particle  Beta Particle  Symbols of particles = To be determined

Q: An isotope is an element with a different mass number (different number of neutrons). For…

A: SOLUTION: Step 1: The isotopes of an element are all the atoms that have same atomic number (same…

Q: If a positron is to be emitted spontaneously, how much more mass (as a minimum) must an atom of the…

A: Parent nuclide  = Daughter nuclide + positron

Q: 127 Cs -> "He + ? 55

A: The completed nuclear reaction is given below

Q: The fission of uranium-235 produces 2.4 neutrons per nucleus. Why is there a fractional value for…

A: Given that The fission of uranium-235 produces 2.4 neutrons per nucleus To find:  Why is there a…

Q: Which of the following symbols represents an alpha particle?

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Q: What is particle X in the following nuclear fusion reaction: Lithium-6 and particle X fuse to give…

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Q: Describe the relative penetrating powers of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

A: Penetrating power of any particle is defined as the tendency of the particle to penetrate i.e pass…

Q: How many neutrons are needed to initiate the fission reaction? U + ?%n – Sr + 'Xe + 3,n 92 90 143y…

A: The number of neutrons needed to initiate the reaction has to be given,

Q: 2. What is the difference between radioactive decay and nuclear transmutation?

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Q: If Iodine-131 undergoes alpha decay, what is the product nuclide?

A: The property of a nucleus emitting α, β and γ rays is known as radioactivity and the substance…

Q: The decay series from uranium-238 to lead-206 is indicated in the figure. For each step of the…

A: Since question has multiple parts to answer,we can answer only first three parts as per our…

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: What is the composition of an alpha particle?

A: The composition of an alpha particle has to be given,

Q: The nuclide 24'U is the daughter nuclide resulting from the alpha decay of what parent nuclide?

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Q: Why is gamma radiation generally not included when writing nuclear reactions?

A: In the writing of equation of nuclear reactions, Elements and particles only we can able to indicate…

Q: Complete and balance the following nuclear equation: Curium-242 + neutron particle ---> alpha…

A: Curium is  radioactive element with 242 mass no. It has 146 neutron.

Q: What atomic number, mass number, and element results when a Curium-236 atom emits an alpha particle…

A: Given :- Curium-236 atom emits an alpha particle through radioactive decay  To determine :- atomic…

Q: What is the missing product of the nuclear reaction? 20983Bi + 11p > ? + 21085Po    A) Alpha B)…

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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: Each equation shows a radioactive isotope giving off some form of radiation, labeled X. Which…

A: alpha partcle  =  2He 4 When a nucleus emits an alpha particle, changes:  mass number decreases by…

Q: How are radioactive isotopes used in tracers?

A: Tracers are the compounds that are used to identify the behavior and nature of various physical,…

Q: What is an alpha particle? What happens to the mass number and atomic number of a nuclide that emits…

A: The nuclear reactions are a type of chemical processes which lead to the formation of some new…

Q: Rank the following in order of increasing penetrating ability: alpha particles, beta particles,…

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Q: ) the loss of an alpha particle by Thorium-232 j) the loss of a beta particle by Iodine-135

A: Nuclear chemistry can be defined as the branch of chemistry that deals with radioactivity, nuclear…

Q: If 16.0 g of a nuclide with a half-life of 2.0 hr is allowed to decay for 10 hours, how much of the…

A: Chemical kinetics is the branch of chemistry that mainly deals with the rate of reaction and change…

Q: How does half-life relate to radioactive decay?

A: The half-life (t1/2) is the time required by any quantity to reduce half of its initial value.

Q: Fill in missing sub- and superscripts for all particles to complete the following equation for beta…

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Q: 20) Determine the missing particle in radioactive decay: 119 a) so 244 b) Pu => He + 94

A: This problem can be solved using the concept of mass and charge balance.

Q: sodium-22 is formed from the alpha decay of what substance

A: The given element is sodium-22.

Q: Fill in missing sub- and superscripts for all particles to complete the following equation for alpha…

A: 257 is a superscript to the left of the symbol, Fm , which represents the mass number, and 100 is a…

Q: 233ра 'Pa

A: Radioactive decay series: It is series of radiochemistry in which transformation of one radioactive…

Q: Explain the differences between alpha, beta and gamma decay Be sure to include why atoms decay in…

A: If the no of protons and neutrons in a atomic nucleus is not balanced because of that atoms undergo…

Q: Find the energy released in 14/6C beta-decay

A: The energy released in 14C in beta-decay has to be calculated.

Q: What is a beta particle? What happens to the mass number and atomic number of a nuclide that emits a…

A: In radioactive decay process the unstable isotopes loses their energy by emitting radiation. It is…

Q: What type of decay causes Ra-225 to become Ac-225? (Type alpha, beta, gamma or positron)

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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: For the formation of francium-221 through an alpha decay, the alpha particle and the francium-221…

A: • Francium-221 is formed by the emission of alpha particles.    • We need to determine the parent…

Q: Write balanced nuclear equations for a) the loss of an alpha particle by Th-230 b) the loss of a…

A: In the process of alpha decay, a particle having +2 units of charge and 4 units of mass is released…

Q: Explain Marie Curie’s role in the discovery of radioactivity?

A: Marie Curie has a major role in radioactivity. Radioactivity is the phenomenon by which the…

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

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

Q: If a Xe-134 releases an alpha particle, what is the isotope that is produced?

A: If a Xe-134 releases an alpha particle, what is the isotope that is produced?