Concept explainers
(a)
The
(a)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
In alpha decay process, the atomic number decreases by two units while mass number decreases by four units.
Explanation:
In order to write the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
Step 1: The symbol for alpha particle is
Step 2: From the subscripts, atomic number is calculated as:
Step 3: From the superscripts, mass number of neptunium is calculated as:
Conclusion:
Thus, the complete nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of the
(b)
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of
(b)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
In alpha decay process, the atomic number decreases by two units while mass number decreases by four units.
Explanation:
In order to write the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
Step 1: The symbol for alpha particle is
Step 2: From the subscripts, atomic number is calculated as:
Step 3: From the superscripts, mass number of radium is calculated as:
Conclusion:
Thus, the complete nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
(c)
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of
(c)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
In alpha decay process, the atomic number decreases by two units while mass number decreases by four units.
Explanation:
In order to write the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
Step 1: The symbol for alpha particle is
Step 2: From the subscripts, atomic number is calculated as:
Step 3: From the superscripts, mass number of radon is calculated as:
Conclusion:
Thus, the complete nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
(d)
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of
(d)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Introduction: In alpha decay process, the atomic number decreases by two units while mass number decreases by four units.
Explanation:
In order to write the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
Step 1: The symbol for alpha particle is
Step 2: From the subscripts, atomic number is calculated as:
Step 3: From the superscripts, mass number of thorium is calculated as:
Conclusion:
Thus, the complete nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
(e)
The nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay reaction of
(e)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Introduction: In alpha decay process, the atomic number decreases by two units while mass number decreases by four units.
Explanation:
In order to write the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
Step 1: The symbol for alpha particle is
Step 2: From the subscripts, atomic number is calculated as:
Step 3:From the superscripts, mass number of plutonium is calculated as:
Conclusion:
Thus, the complete nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
(f)
The nuclear equation for the aplha emission decay reaction of
(f)
Answer to Problem 5PEB
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Introduction: In alpha decay process, the atomic number decreases by two units while mass number decreases by four units.
Explanation:
In order to write the nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
Step 1: The symbol for alpha particle is
Step 2: From the subscripts, atomic number is calculated as:
Step 3: From the superscripts, mass number of protactinium is calculated as:
Conclusion:
Thus, the complete nuclear equation for the alpha emission decay of
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