Concept explainers
(a)
The complete nuclear reaction equation
S 21 46 c ∗ → S 21 46 c + _ _ _
.
(a)
Answer to Problem 5E
Explanation of Solution
Total mass number of reactant is
Total atomic number of reactant is
Gamma rays have atomic number
Conclusion:
Therefore, the complete nuclear reaction equation is
(b)
The complete nucler reaction equation
T 90 232 h → _ _ _ + H 2 4 e
.
(b)
Answer to Problem 5E
Explanation of Solution
Alpha decay is disintegration of heavy nucleus into lighter nucleus with emission of alpha particles or helium particles to stabilise itself.
Total mass number of reactant is shown as
Total atomic number of reactant is shown as
The atom with atomic number
Conclusion:
Therefore, the complete nuclear reaction equation
(c)
The complete nuclear reaction equation
S 21 47 c → T 22 47 i + _ _ _
.
(c)
Answer to Problem 5E
Explanation of Solution
Betadecay is disintegration of heavy nucleus into lighter nucleus with emission of beta particles or electrons to stabilise itself.
Total mass number of reactant is shown as
Total atomic number of reactant is shown as
Electrons are assigned a atomic number of
Conclusion:
Therefore, the complete nuclear reaction equation is
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