(a)
Interpretation:
The balanced nuclear reaction is to be determined.
Concept Interpretation:
The process of radioactive decay is how an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy through radiation. A substance that has unstable nuclei is regarded as radioactive.
(a)
Answer to Problem 39A
Explanation of Solution
The balanced
where the produced element is nitrogen
(b)
Interpretation:
The balanced nuclear reaction is to be determined.
Concept Interpretation:
The process of radioactive decay is how an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy through radiation. A substance that has unstable nuclei is regarded as radioactive.
(b)
Answer to Problem 39A
Explanation of Solution
The balanced nuclear equation for the decay of strontium
Where the produced element is Yttrium
(c)
Interpretation:
The balanced nuclear reaction is to be determined.
Concept Interpretation The process of radioactive decay is how an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy through radiation. A substance that has unstable nuclei is regarded as radioactive.
(c)
Answer to Problem 39A
Explanation of Solution
The balanced nuclear equation for the decay of potassium
Where the product element is calcium
(d)
Interpretation:
The balanced nuclear reaction is to be determined.
Concept Interpretation:
The process of radioactive decay is how an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy through radiation. A substance that has unstable nuclei is regarded as radioactive.
(d)
Answer to Problem 39A
Explanation of Solution
The balanced nuclear equation for the decay of nitrogen
Where the product element is oxygen
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