Chapter 10.6, Problem 10.24P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The value of X in the following reaction should be predicted.

  ${}_{\text{1}}^{\text{1}}\text{H}\text{+X}{\to }_{\text{1}}^{\text{2}}\text{H}\text{+}{}_{\text{+1}}^{\text{0}}\text{e}$

Concept Introduction:

The reactions involving the formation of a new nucleus with emission of some radiation along with it from an original nucleus are known as nuclear reactions.

Nuclear reaction is of two types:

1. Nuclear fusion:

   The combination of two lighter nuclei to form a larger nucleus is known as nuclear fusion.

2. Nuclear fission:

   The splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nucleus and neutrons is known as nuclear fission.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The value of Y in the following reaction should be predicted.

  ${}_{\text{1}}^{\text{1}}\text{H}{\text{+}}_1^2\text{H}\to \text{Y}$

Concept Introduction:

The reactions involving the formation of a new nucleus with emission of some radiation along with it from an original nucleus are known as nuclear reactions.

Nuclear reaction is of two types :

1. Nuclear fusion:

   The combination of two lighter nuclei to form a larger nucleus is known as nuclear fusion.

2. Nuclear fission:

   The splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nucleus and neutrons is known as nuclear fission.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The value of Z in the following reaction should be predicted.

  ${}_{\text{1}}^{\text{1}}\text{H}{\text{+}}_2^3\text{He}{\to }_2^4\text{He}\text{+}\text{Z}$

Concept Introduction:

The reactions involving the formation of a new nucleus with emission of some radiation along with it from an original nucleus are known as nuclear reactions.

Nuclear reaction is of two types :

1. Nuclear fusion:

   The combination of two lighter nuclei to form a larger nucleus is known as nuclear fusion.

2. Nuclear fission:

   The splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nucleus and neutrons is known as nuclear fission.