1. Write a balanced nuclear equations for the following: a) the loss of an alpha particle by Thorium-230 b) the loss of a beta particle by Lead-210 c) the electron capture of Argon-37 d) the alpha emission resulting in the formation of Protactinium-233 e) the loss of a positron by Yttrium-85 f) the formation of Thorium-228 by beta emission g) the loss of an alpha particle by Protactinium -231 h) the formation of Uranium-233 by beta emission i) the loss of an alpha particle by Thorium-232 j) the loss of a beta particle by lodine-135

1. Write a balanced nuclear equations for the following: a) the loss of an alpha particle by Thorium-230 b) the loss of a beta particle by Lead-210 c) the electron capture of Argon-37 d) the alpha emission resulting in the formation of Protactinium-233 e) the loss of a positron by Yttrium-85 f) the formation of Thorium-228 by beta emission g) the loss of an alpha particle by Protactinium -231 h) the formation of Uranium-233 by beta emission i) the loss of an alpha particle by Thorium-232 j) the loss of a beta particle by lodine-135

Chemistry

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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