INTRO.TO GENERAL,ORGAN...-OWLV2 ACCESS
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 9.2QC
Problem 9-2 Thorium-223 is an alpha emitter. Write an equation for this nuclear reaction and identify the product formed.
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Lead-210 can be formed by the decay of either thallium-210 or polonium-214, depending on what type
of radiation is emitted. Write a balanced nuclear equation for each process. For alpha, beta, and
gamma particles be sure to use the appropriate Greek symbol.
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Thallium 210 to lead-210 decay:
Polonium-214 to lead-210 decay:
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When the nuclide polonium-210 decays to lead-206, what kind of decay does polonium-210 undergo?
(Select all that apply.)
electron capture
alpha decay
positron emission
beta decay
When the nuclide astatine-218 decays to bismuth-214, what kind of decay does astatine-218 undergo?
(Select all that apply.)
Jalpha decay
O positron emission
beta decay
O electron capture
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INTRO.TO GENERAL,ORGAN...-OWLV2 ACCESS
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