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Interpretation: General symbol of representation for a nuclide with an example must be given.
Concept introduction: Nuclear reactions are those where an unstable nuclide disintegrates in order to form a stable nuclide with emission of various radiations feasibly. It is called radioactivity of nucleus. The particles or rays emitted during the process are alpha, beta and gamma rays which cause a change in the identity of nucleus.
Beta particle is one that has unit negative charge and alpha particle is one that has 2 unit positive charges and is equivalent to helium atom
Answer to Problem 5A
General representation of nucleus (X) is
Explanation of Solution
General representation of nucleus (X) is
General representation of nucleus (X) is
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