INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY-STD.GDE.+SOL.MAN
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY-STD.GDE.+SOL.MAN
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Chapter 18, Problem 10E
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The equation for W160 decay by alpha emission is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Heavy atoms have unstable nuclei. Due to which they are radioactive and disintegrates into smaller nuclei. The decay of radioactive nuclei can be done by alpha particle emission, beta-particle emission, positron decay, gamma decay, and electron capture.

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Answer to Problem 10E

The equation for W160 decay by alpha emission is shown below.

W74160H72156f+H24e

Explanation of Solution

It is given that W160 undergoes decay by alpha emission. An alpha particle is H24e. Therefore, in the case of alpha decay the atomic number of an element decreases by 2 and the mass number decreases by 4. The atomic number of tungsten is 74 which decreases by 2 that means resulting element has atomic number 72. The element which has atomic number 70 is Hafnium.

The resulting equation is shown below.

W74160H72156f+H24e

Conclusion

The equation of W160 decay is stated above.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The equation for P32 decay by beta emission is to be stated

Concept introduction:

Heavy atoms have unstable nuclei. Due to which they are radioactive and disintegrates into smaller nuclei. The decay of radioactive nuclei can be done by alpha particle emission, beta-particle emission, positron decay, gamma decay, and electron capture.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 10E

The equation for P32 decay by beta emission is shown below.

P1532S1632+e10

Explanation of Solution

It is given that P32 undergoes decay by beta emission. A beta particle is identical to an electron that is e10. Therefore, in the case of beta decay the atomic number of an element increases by 1 and there is no change in mass number. The atomic number of phosphorus is 15 which increases by 1 that means resulting element has atomic number 16. The element which has an atomic number 16 is sulfur.

The resulting equation is shown below.

P1532S1632+e10

Conclusion

The equation of P32 decay is stated above.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The equation for Co55 decay by positron emission is to be stated

Concept introduction:

Heavy atoms have unstable nuclei. Due to which they are radioactive and disintegrates into smaller nuclei. The decay of radioactive nuclei can be done by alpha particle emission, beta-particle emission, positron decay, gamma decay, and electron capture.

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Answer to Problem 10E

The equation for Co55 decay by positron emission is shown below.

C2755oF2655e+e+10

Explanation of Solution

It is given that Co55 undergoes decay by positron emission. A positron is opposite of an electron and represented by e+10. Therefore, in the case of positron the atomic number of an element decreases by 1 and there is no change in mass number. The atomic number of cobalt is 27 which decreases by 1 that means resulting element has atomic number 26. The element which has an atomic number 26 is iron.

The resulting equation is shown below.

C2755oF2655e+e+10

Conclusion

The equation of Co55 decay is stated above.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The equation for Ti44 decay by electron capture is to be stated

Concept introduction:

Heavy atoms have unstable nuclei. Due to which they are radioactive and disintegrates into smaller nuclei. The decay of radioactive nuclei can be done by alpha particle emission, beta-particle emission, positron decay, gamma decay, and electron capture.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 10E

The equation for Ti44 decay by electron capture is shown below.

T2244i+e10S2144c

Explanation of Solution

It is given that Ti44 undergoes decay by electron capture. Electron capture means that when an electron is used to make any unstable atom stable. Therefore, in the case of electron capture the atomic number of an element decreases by 1, and there is no change in mass number. The atomic number of titanium is 22 which decreases by 1 that means resulting element has atomic number 21. The element which has an atomic number 21 is scandium.

The resulting equation is shown below.

T2244i+e10S2144c

Conclusion

The equation of Ti44 decay is stated above.

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Chapter 18 Solutions

INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY-STD.GDE.+SOL.MAN

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