What is a positron? What happens to the mass number and atomic number of a nuclide that emits a positron?

Q: How nuclear stability is related to binding energy per nucleon

A: Nuclear stability is related to binding energy per nucleon that has to be given.

Q: What is the mass number of the product nuclide when 145Q58 undergoes beta decay and what is the…

A: We have to predict the mass number as well as atomic number of product nuclide

Q: wo identical nuclides react to form 42He24He and two protons. Part A Identify the nuclides

A: The nuclear reactions are balanced in terms of atomic mass (A) and atomic number (Z). On either side…

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: What is a transuranium element? Why is it called so?

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Q: Indicate the number of: protons neutrons and electrons for 204pb nuclide.

A: Here we have to find the number of protons, neutrons and elctrons present in 204Pb nuclide isotope.…

Q: 20. If a nucleus needs to decrease its neutrons and add a proton to become more stable, which type…

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Q: What is the daughter nuclide when N-13 experiences positron emission? (Write your answer as a…

A: Given,  N-13 experiences positron emission.  Positron emission increases the number of neutrons and…

Q: Calculate the mass defect (in kg) of 203TI if it has an observed atomic mass of 202.9723 amu. The…

A: Observed atomic mass = 202.9723 amu  Mass of proton = 1.0078 amu  Mass of neutron = 1.0087 amu…

Q: What series of decays will transform 173Ir into 169W? O two electron captures and a positron…

A: The given Question is from nuclear Chemistry ,so to solve it we should know the atomic number of…

Q: What is the resulting nuclide when Sr-83 decays by positron emission? If your answer is carbon-14,…

A: Given  Reactant  =   Sr  Emission  =   Positron  Product   = ?

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

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Q: What is the nuclear binding energy of a nucleus?

A: The mass lost in the formation of a nucleus is converted into energy in accordance with Einstein's…

Q: The nuclide "Li reacts with H to form two identical particles. Identify the particles.

A: The two nuclides given are  1) 6Li  2) 2H Since the atomic number of Li is 3 and H is 1. Hence…

Q: [References Breeder reactors are used to convert the nonfissionable nuclide 23TH to a fissionable…

A: A nuclear reaction in which an atomic nucleus and one or more neutrons collide and merge to generate…

Q: Determine the binding energy for the nuclide 2/4 He in:(a) joules per mole of nuclei(b) joules per…

A: The helium nucleus is the considered nuclide.

Q: How does a radionuclide generator produce radionuclides?

A: Radionuclide generators are devices that produce a short-lived medical radionuclide from the…

Q: When the nuclide magnesium-20 undergoes positron emission, the symbol of the daughter nuclide…

A: In the case of positron emission, the atomic number of the element changed by one. Positron…

Q: Write a balanced nuclear equation for the positron emission of each of the following nuclei: (a)…

A: Positron emission or beta plus decay (β+ decay) is a subtype of radioactive decay called beta decay,…

Q: What nuclide undergoes electron capture to produce ¹⁰⁸Pd?

A: The process of electron capture involves radioactive decay of an isotope that has a large number of…

Q: The radioactive nuclide, 21Na, with a half-life of 23 s, undergoes decay by emitting a positron.…

A: It is given that 21Na is undergoing positron emission the general equation is, XZA → XZ-1A + β+10

Q: When the nuclide boron-8 undergoes positron emission: The name of the product nuclide is The symbol…

A: Given,  When boron-8 nuclide undergoes positron decay the formed nuclide is:

Q: Write balanced nuclear equations for 1) the loss of a positron by Y-85

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

A: Interpretation- We have to explain that how much more mass ( as a minimum ) must an atom of the…

Q: The nuclide Tl is the daughter nuclide resulting from the α decay of what parent nuclide?

A: The spontaneous process of the breakdown of an unstable heavy atom by emitting radiation is called…

Q: When a positron and an electron annihilate one another, the resulting mass is completely converted…

A: The reaction for annihilation of positron with an electron is represented as follows:

Q: Why are so many health hazards associated with fission fragments that are produced during the…

A: Elements with large neutron-proton ratio will be unstable so they will undergo nuclear fission…

Q: Why do the nuclides that are used as radiotracers have short half-lives?

A: Radionuclide is an atom that possesses excess nuclear energy, which is used in the radioactive decay…

Q: Neon-20  is formed when a nucleus emits s positron.

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Q: What type of decay causes Na-22 to become Ne-22? (Type alpha, beta, gamma or positron)

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Q: ²¹⁰Pb decays by emitting a β⁻ particle. What nuclide is produced? A) ²¹⁰Bi B) ²¹⁰Pb C) ²¹⁰Hg…

A: Beta decay (β-decay) is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (fast energetic…

Q: What is the daughter nucleus produced when Sr undergoes positron emission? daughter nucleus:

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Q: What nuclide is formed when ²¹Na undergoes positron emission? A) ²²Na B) ²¹Ne C) ²¹Na D)…

A: Positron emission or beta plus decay (β+ decay) is a type of radioactive decay in which a positron…

Q: 7. What is the symbol for a positron? +1 e -1 +1

A: Positron is particle which don't have any mass but it has unit positive charge .

Q: The isotopic mass of 21086Rn is 209.989669 amu. When thisnuclide decays by electron capture, it…

A: The nuclear reaction of electron capture can be written as Rn86210 + e-10 →  At85210 Energy released…

Q: Radiologists, in some cases, use bismuth-213 to treat cancer wherein its decay produces a high…

A: Bismuth has symbol 'Bi'. Alpha particle has the symbol of H24e. Bi has atomic number 83.

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

A: Given a positron decay equation and we are asked to complete the equation by filling the missing…

Q: Regarding positron decay: a. What is a positron? Give an example of an isotope that decays by this…

A: Part APositron (β+) is an anti-electron particle having a charge same as that of electron but of…

Q: When the nuclide aluminum-25 undergoes positron emission: The name of the product nuclide is The…

A: Since, positron emission means decrease the atomic number by one unit but no change in mass number.…

Q: Due: Toda All changes saved 6. If a nucleus needs to decrease its neutrons and add a proton to…

A: We will choose Correct option

Q: What is a positron?

A: An atom has three sub-atomic particles namely, protons, neutrons, and electrons. The atom's mass is…

Q: The symbol for a positron is p. e. 1. e. -1 e. 0. 4 Не.

A: A subatomic particle with the same mass as an electron and a numerically equal but positive charge.…

Q: Complete each nuclear fission equation. 235 92 U+ on→ 139 57 La + 2 on 235 140 b. 92 U+ on- 58 Ce-2…

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Q: 3. What missing product in each of these fission products? + 3eSr + 3'on a.23592u + 'on → ? + 8338Sr…

A: Nuclear reaction: The given reaction is a nuclear reaction. In the nuclear reaction, one nuclide is…

Q: If the nuclide has a half-life of 12 hours, how much of the nuclide remains in the patient after 6.0…

A: Given :  Half life of nuclide  = 12 hours  Total time = 6 days   Or total time = 6 × 24 hours = 144…

Q: Determine the identity of the daughter nuclide from the beta decay (99, 43) Tc

A: 99Tc43  →   0e-1 (beta perticle) +99X44x=  99Ru44

Q: 1. Neutron captured by beta decay happened to 23NP3 is irradiated with neutrons. a. Write the…

A: We are given a nuclear reaction, In which Neptunium-238 is bombarded with an neutron and it convert…