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A: The different types of radioactive decay are as follows; α-decay               ⇒             XZA  →…

Q: Which type of nuclear decay is the most difficult to block and needs a very thick sheet or a block…

A: Radioactive decay is defined as a process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by means…

Q: The time required for one-half of a radioactive isotope to decay into its stable daughter products…

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Q: Use nuclear symbols to enter a nuclear equation to represent radium−226 decaying to radon−222 plus…

A: Radium -226   226Ra Radon-222  222Rn Alpha particle is a doubly charged Helium atom.

Q: Nuclear transmutation happens when a radioisotope disintegrates on its own giving alpha or beta…

A: When the radioactive elements present in nature spontaneously decay by a process that causes…

Q: The function of the moderator in a nuclear is to O stop chain reaction Reduce the speed of neutrons…

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Q: Write the nuclear reaction for the neutron-induced fission ofU-235 to form Xe-144 and Sr-90. How…

A: Neutron induced nuclear reaction is the fission induced by neutron, which takes place when a neutron…

Q: If only 50% of the original amount of a radioisotope remains, a. half the time has gone by b. after…

A: Half life :-  in radioactivity, the interval of time required for one-half of the atomic nuclei of a…

Q: Which of the following reactions represent fission? O 3H +2,H -> 42HE + 'on 239,4Pu + 'on -> 240…

A: Fission reaction : This is a reaction process where the atom of a nucleus disintegrates into two or…

Q: Iridium‑192 undergoes β decay and then emits γ radiation. Identify the stable daughter nuclide…

A: During β decay β -particles release .Which is high energy electron.

Q: Which of the following reactions represent fission? O 31H +21H -> 42H + 'on 239,4Pu + 1on -> 24055Am…

A: Nuclear reactions are of two types namely nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.  Nuclear Fission:- In…

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Q: When  14/7N is bombarded by (and absorbs) a proton, a new nuclide is produced plus an alpha…

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Q: 14. Indicate whether each of the following are characteristic of the fission or fusion process or…

A: Fission:The process of splitting heavy and unstable nucleus into two lighter nuclei is known as…

Q: Indicate whether each of the following is characteristic of the fission or fusion process. Drag the…

A: Nuclear fission: Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay process in which the…

Q: Which of the following conditions is not necessary for a sustained chain reaction ? A) Fast moving…

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Q: The element cadmium appears in nuclear reactors as   A. a propellant for the fuel Pu-239   B. as…

A: Cadmium rods are used in a nuclear reactor for regulating the power level of the reactor. Cadmium…

Q: How many nuclei of Uranium-238 remain in a rock if the activity registers 464. decays per second?

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Q: Write a balanced nuclear equation for the following: The nuclide nitrogen-18 undergoes beta…

A: During  beta emission  atomic  number  increased by one while mass number  remains  unchanged.

Q: a fission reaction. beta-particle emission. a fusion reaction. The reaction + an electron capture…

A: Fission reaction : That reaction in which nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei…

Q: In the formation of Xe-131 through beta decay a. The Ba-137 is placed in the reactant side while…

A: Given: Formation reaction of Xe-131 through beta decay.

Q: Calculate the binding energy per nucleon of mercury-200(Hg-200has an atomic number of 80 and atomic…

A: numberof neutrons =120 No of protons =80 Total mass = mass of neutrons+mass of protons  calculated…

Q: How many nuclei of Uranium-238 remain in a rock if the activity registers 558. decays per second?

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Q: write a balanced nuclear equationfor the following reaction:   Neon-20 is formed when a nucleus…

A: Positron is a type of β particle which carries a charge of +1. Equation when a nucleus, X emits a…

Q: certain nucleus has a an atomic mass of 248.8 u and can release 178 MeV if it undergoes fission. How…

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Q: "A continuous, self-feeding series of nuclear fission reactions is a"     Chemical reaction…

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Q: Nuclear reactions that continue because they form particles that carry on the reaction are called A…

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Q: The spent fuel elements from a fission reactor are much more intensely radioactive than the original…

A: Given: The spent fuel elements from a fission reactor are much more intensely radioactive than the…

Q: If more than one neutron from each fission event causes another fission event, the fission situation…

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Q: Which of the following about fission and fusion is false? A) Extremely high temperatures are…

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Q: When a radioactive isotope 86Ra228  decays in series by the emission of three α-particles and a β…

A: We know that: Decay of one alpha particle reduces the atomic number(Z) by 2 units and mass number…

Q: Enter the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay ( 0/-1e) of cesium-137 Express your answer…

A: In case of β decay, the atomic no. of the element increases by 1 and the atomic mass remains…

Q: The explanation for how a beta-particle is produced in the nucleus of a radionuclide and then…

A: beta particles are 0-1e Hence the beta-particle is produce in the reaction means production of  0-1e…

Q: 0.132-g sample of Fe-29 (half-life is 44.5 days) is allowed to decay for 265 days. What quantity of…

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Q: Write a chemical equation for each of the following radioactive decay processes: a. phosphorus-32…

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Q: Iodine -131 decays, but remains Iodine-131. What was emitted from the nucleus?

A: Iodine -131 decays but remains iodine 131.  What was emitted from the nucleus = ?

Q: Write 2-3 sentences describing what happens to a uranium nucleus during nuclear fission

A: Write 2-3 sentences describing what happens to a uranium nucleus during nuclear fission.

Q: Where does the earth receive most of its energy? a. internal fusion b. external fission c. internal…

A: "Thermonuclear fusion is the energy source of our sun, which is, in turn, the ultimate energy source…

Q: A certain radioactive element undergoes a sequence of four radioactive decay steps, in the order…

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Q: Predict the mode of decay begin 65^N undergoes. Positron Beta It is stable and does not undergo…

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Q: Transuranium elements are artificial and may be prepared by a fusion process in which heavy nuclei…

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Q: A sample of thorium-232 decays via the following sequence of emissions: alpha, beta, beta, alpha.…

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Q: ____________________________ is the penetrating rays and particles emitted by a radioactive source.…

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Q: A significant difficulty in using fusion as an energy source is   A) the high cost of the…

A: Nuclear reactions are of two types  1) Nuclear fusion  2) Nuclear fission  In nuclear fusion…

Q: An oxygen atom has been bombarded by an alpha particle and has lost an electron. This oxygen ion…

A: an oxygen atom has been bombarded by an alpha particle and has lost electron. During this process…

Q: Uranium-235 underwent a radioactive decay series producing the following particles in succession:…

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