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(a)
The
(a)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay is
Explanation of Solution
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for the given element is given as,
Here,
Thus the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of americium is given as,
(b)
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for
(b)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay is
Explanation of Solution
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for the given element is given as,
Here,
Thus the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of thorium is given as,
(c)
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for
(c)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay is
Explanation of Solution
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for the given element is given as,
Here,
Thus the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of radium is given as,
(d)
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for
(d)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay is
Explanation of Solution
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for the given element is given as,
Here,
Thus the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of uranium is given as,
(e)
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for
(e)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay is
Explanation of Solution
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for the given element is given as,
Here,
Thus the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of curium is given as,
(f)
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for
(f)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay is
Explanation of Solution
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction for the given element is given as,
Here,
Thus the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of neptunium is given as,
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