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In each of the diagrams (a)–(c), identify the isotopes involved and the type of decay process. Use the
(a)
Interpretation:
The type of decay and the isotope which undergoes that particular decay should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Nuclear reaction is a physical process in which there is a change in identity of an atomic nucleus. Natural radioactive decays, artificial radioactive decays... are considered as nuclear reactions because these processes make changes in the identity of an atomic nucleus.
Common particles in radioactive decay and nuclear transformations are mentioned below,
There are various types of nuclear processes. The changes in atomic number and mass number accompanying radioactive decay are mentioned below,
An isotope can be represented using
Explanation of Solution
Given diagram for the decay is,
Figure 1
From the diagram the isotope can be identified,
Atomic number is decreased from
The nuclear reaction can be represented as,
(b)
Interpretation:
The type of decay and the isotope which undergoes that particular decay should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Nuclear reaction is a physical process in which there is a change in identity of an atomic nucleus. Natural radioactive decays, artificial radioactive decays... are considered as nuclear reactions because these processes make changes in the identity of an atomic nucleus.
Common particles in radioactive decay and nuclear transformations are mentioned below,
There are various types of nuclear processes. The changes in atomic number and mass number accompanying radioactive decay are mentioned below,
Explanation of Solution
Given diagram for the decay is,
Figure 2
From the diagram the isotope can be identified,
Atomic number is increased from
The nuclear reaction can be represented as,
(c)
Interpretation:
The type of decay and the isotope which undergoes that particular decay should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Nuclear reaction is a physical process in which there is a change in identity of an atomic nucleus. Natural radioactive decays, artificial radioactive decays... are considered as nuclear reactions because these processes make changes in the identity of an atomic nucleus.
Common particles in radioactive decay and nuclear transformations are mentioned below,
There are various types of nuclear processes. The changes in atomic number and mass number accompanying radioactive decay are mentioned below,
Explanation of Solution
Given diagram for the decay is,
Figure : 3
From the diagram the isotope can be identified.
Atomic number is decreased from
The nuclear reaction can be represented as,
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