Write the complete equations for the following reactions: (a) β− decay of a nucleus produces Ba-137 (i.e. 56 173 ??) as daughter nucleus. (b) O-16 first absorbs a neutron and then a proton is emitted (2-step process).

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Q: What is the daughter nucleus produced when 167 Tm undergoes electron capture? Replace each question…

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Q: The product of the nuclear reaction in which 28Si  is subjected to neutron capture followed by alpha…

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Q: Cobalt-59  undergoes beta decay. (a)   Write a balanced nuclear equation for the decay of Co-59.…

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Q: The radioactive nuclide 2964Cu  decays by beta emission to 3064Zn  or by positron emission to Ni…

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Q: Predict the mode of decay of (a) carbon-14, (b) xenon-118.

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Q: What isotope is produced when U-238 absorbs a neutron?

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