Chapter 18, Problem 16QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced nuclear equation has to be written for magnesium-28 undergoing beta emission.

Concept Introduction:

Nuclear reaction is the one where the nucleus of the atom is involved in the reaction.  This can be represented in form of a nuclear equation.  A balanced nuclear equation is the one in which the sum of subscripts on both sides are equal and sum of superscripts on both sides are equal.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced nuclear equation has to be written for uranium-238 reacting with carbon-12 to form four neutrons and a new element.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced nuclear equation has to be written for hydrogen-2 reacting with helium-3 to form helium-4 and another particle.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced nuclear equation has to be written for argon-38 formed by positron emission.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced nuclear equation has to be written for osmium-171 formed platinum-175 by radioactive decay.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).