Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The complete equation is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
Radioactive decay is the process that involves the emission of radiation by an unstable atomic nucleus. The atomic nucleus loses it energy. The process is spontaneous. It is also known as nuclear radiation.
Answer to Problem 10.49E
The complete equation is
Explanation of Solution
The incomplete reaction is given as shown below.
The element is given as
The atomic number of missing element is calculated as shown below.
The mass and atomic number of missing element is
Therefore, the complete equation is
The complete equation is
(b)
Interpretation:
The complete equation is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
Radioactive decay is the process that involves the emission of radiation by an unstable atomic nucleus. The atomic nucleus loses it energy. The process is spontaneous. It is also known as nuclear radiation.
Answer to Problem 10.49E
The complete equation is
Explanation of Solution
The incomplete equation is given as shown below.
The element is given as
The atomic number of missing element is calculated as shown below.
The mass and atomic number of missing element is
Therefore, the complete equation is
The complete equation is
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