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103 Ru →O+103 Rh 44 45

103 Ru →O+103 Rh 44 45

Principles of Modern Chemistry
Principles of Modern Chemistry
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Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
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The image shows a nuclear reaction equation involving two chemical elements: - The element on the left is Ruthenium (Ru), with a mass number of 103 and an atomic number of 44. - It undergoes a nuclear reaction resulting in an unspecified product (represented by a square) and an additional product. - The element on the right is Rhodium (Rh), with a mass number of 103 and an atomic number of 45. This nuclear reaction indicates a change in the atomic number, suggesting a beta decay process where a neutron in the nucleus of Ruthenium transforms into a proton, releasing a beta particle (electron), thereby forming Rhodium.
Transcribed Image Text:The image shows a nuclear reaction equation involving two chemical elements: - The element on the left is Ruthenium (Ru), with a mass number of 103 and an atomic number of 44. - It undergoes a nuclear reaction resulting in an unspecified product (represented by a square) and an additional product. - The element on the right is Rhodium (Rh), with a mass number of 103 and an atomic number of 45. This nuclear reaction indicates a change in the atomic number, suggesting a beta decay process where a neutron in the nucleus of Ruthenium transforms into a proton, releasing a beta particle (electron), thereby forming Rhodium.
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Radioactive decay or disintegration or nuclear decay or simple radioactivity can be defined as the unstable nucleus XZA where A is atomic mass and Z is atomic number releases energy in the form of radiation via different types as;

α-decay               ⇒             XZA  →    X'Z-2A-4   +   α24

β-decay               ⇒              XZA  →    XZ+1A'   +   β-10           

Positron emission  ⇒            XZA  →    XZ-1A'   +   β+10

Electron capture    ⇒            XZA  →    XZ-1A'   +   X-ray

Gamma emission   ⇒            XZA  →    X'ZA   +   γ00

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