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ChemistryChemistry & Chemical ReactivityThere are two isotopes of americium, both with half-lives sufficiently long to allow the handling of large quantities. Americium-241, with a half-life of 432 years, is an α emitter used in smoke detectors. The isotope is formed from 239 Pu by absorption of two neutrons followed by emission of a β particle. Write a balanced equation for this process.There are two isotopes of americium, both with half-lives sufficiently long to allow the handling of large quantities. Americium-241, with a half-life of 432 years, is an α emitter used in smoke detectors. The isotope is formed from 239 Pu by absorption of two neutrons followed by emission of a β particle. Write a balanced equation for this process.
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Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781337399074
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There are two isotopes of americium, both with half-lives sufficiently long to allow the handling of large quantities. Americium-241, with a half-life of 432 years, is an α emitter used in smoke detectors. The isotope is formed from 239Pu by absorption of two neutrons followed by emission of a β particle. Write a balanced equation for this process.
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