Chapter 9, Problem 9.20P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Consider the following element.

$\text{E}\text{u }$

It is a beta emitter. Draft an equation for its nuclear reaction with the respective product nucleus.

Concept Introduction:

When an atom emits beta radiation its atomic number increases by one (so there is nuclear transmutation) however the new element has same mass number.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Consider the following element.

$\text{B}\text{a}$

It is a beta emitter. Draft an equation for its nuclear reaction with the respective product nucleus.

Concept Introduction:

When an atom emits beta radiation its atomic number increases by one (so there is nuclear transmutation) however the new element has same mass number.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Consider the following element.

$\text{A}\text{m}$

It is a beta emitter. Draft an equation for its nuclear reaction with the respective product nucleus.

Concept Introduction:

When an atom emits beta radiation its atomic number increases by one (so there is nuclear transmutation) however the new element has same mass number.