when an unstable nucleus emits radiation a. beta negative b. betatron c. helium nucleus (alpha) give examples of each

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 one example of a radioisotope used in medicine? What is it used for?

A: Introduction: Radioisotopes are the element which which are formed through the process of radiation…

Q: Do you think that nuclear fusion will be possible?

A: Yes nuclear fusion is possible. the reaction in which small nuclie combine to form a bigger nucleus…

Q: List various common kinds of nuclear reactions?

A: When nuclei are bombarded with particles like alpha rays, beta rays, proton, electron, neutron,…

Q: Define the term radioactive decay?

A: When any unstable nuclei emits energy in the form of radiations in order to attain stability then…

Q: What are the nuclear radiations (name them)?

A: The forms of elementary particles or photons that are emitted from the nucleus of an atom during a…

Q: 17.write describing the mass number ,charge and penetrating ability of alpha particles

A: Alpha particle : Alpha particles  are  consist two protons and two neutrons. Since He atom consist…

Q: What is fusion? Why can fusion and fission both produce energy? Explain?

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Q: Using the diagrams below, label the nuclear process as alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Explain how…

A: The given reaction is : P82214b→B83214i + e-10

Q: What change in the mass number of a nucleus occurs when the nucleus emits an alpha particle?

A: To find: What change in the mass number of a nucleus occurs when the nucleus emits an alpha particle

Q: Beta particles are identical to ___________.

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

Q: Why do some isotopes undergo radioactive decay

A: The radioactive decay is shown by the isotopes having unstable nuclei due to the presence of excess…

Q: Compare and contrast beta-positive and beta-negative decay. Be sure to include changes to the parent…

A: Introduction: Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which proton is transferred into neutron…

Q: Why was a beta emitter used in the lab instead of an alpha or gamma emitter?

A: Alpha emitter have very high ionization energy, and low penetrations' power Gama emitter…

Q: List the particle accelerators?

A: Europe AGOR Accelerateur Groningen-ORsay, KVI Groningen, Netherlands ALBA Synchrotron Light…

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: particles. How many alpha particles are emitted each second by a 3.96-g sample of 241Am? particles

A: We have to first calculate the decay constant for the process. As we know radioactive decay is first…

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

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

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Q: What is the proper minimum required radiation protection for alpha particles? .O Heavy clothing O…

A: An alpha particle consist of two protons and two neutrons. The penetrating power of radiation which…

Q: Explain what will happen to an atom of radium-226 when it experiences alpha decay. How will the…

A: The radium-226 necleus is = 226Ra88 . Alpha decay means there is the emission of 4He2 i.e.  after…

Q: briefly explain how beta ans gamma radiation can be detected in a medical setting.

A: Beta particles = Beta particles is used to treat health conditions like eye, bone cancer and…

Q: Given what you have learned about this unit, what types of radiation (alpha, gamma, or beta) are…

A: There are four major types of radiation i.e. alpha, beta, neutrons, and electromagnetic waves such…

Q: sequence of the unstable radioactive nucleus lead-212 can decay into a stable nucleus

A: If lead-212(Pb-212) undergoes two consecutive beta decay and then one alpha decay , it will lead…

Q: QUESTION 19 The beta emission from uranium -237 results in and

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Q: The equation below represents a nuclear reaction. 27 13 BAl + on→ ? + He What is the mass number of…

A: An alpha particle is a high energy particle that contains two protons and two neutrons.  An alpha…

Q: Using the diagrams below, label the nuclear process as alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Explain how…

A: We will identify the nuclear reaction

Q: Calculate the mass defect for the neon-20 nucleus. The mass of neon-20 is 19.992440 u. The mass…

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Q: Calculate the mass defect for the neon-21 nucleus. The mass of neon-21 is 20.993847 u. The mass…

A: Given:  Mass of neon-21= 20.993847 g

Q: How does nuclear transmutation process occur in particle accelerator?

A: A particle accelerator is a device that uses electromagnetic fields to propel charged particles to…

Q: Gamma radiation is used to treat certain types of tumors deep in the brain that cannot be accessed…

A: Gamma radiation is used to treat certain types of tumors deep in the brain which cannot be accessed…

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: When a radioactive isotope undergoes decay, what happens to it? Is it still the same type of atom?

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

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

Q: How do the two forms of beta decay differ? Include the particles emitted and how the atom change

A: Beta-decay: It is the radioactive decay phenomenon in which there will be the elimination of the…

Q: Polonium-210 undergoes beta decay. Give the notation of the daughter isotope.

A: Polonium-210 undergoes beta decay. Give the notation of the daughter isotope.

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Q: Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas. Radon can build up…

A: Radioactive decay refers to the breakdown of an unstable nucleus to a stable nucleus with the…

Q: Bismuth-214 emits an alpha particle and the new nucleus formed is:

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Q: True or False? Radioactive elements become stable isotopes after emitting one of the radioactive…

A: The given statement has to be classified as true or false.

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

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Q: What types of radiation (electromagnetic radiation and/or high-energy particle) are produced in the…

A: Lutetium is an element present in f-block of the periodic table with an atomic number of 71. It has…