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Interpretation:
The complete balanced equation for bombardment of
Concept Introduction:
Radioactive nucleus undergoes decay as the ratio of number of protons to number of neutrons is not equal. It will dissociate to smaller fragments releasing alpha, beta or gamma particles. If the ratio of number of protons to number of neutrons is less or equal to 1, then positron is released and if the ratio is more than 1 then beta particle is released.
(b)
The other product formed by the alpha decay of
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When the ratio of number of protons to number of neutrons is not equal in a nucleus, it is considered unstable and there is dissociation to smaller fragments to make them stable which also release alpha, beta or gamma particles.
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