4⁰K is an unusual isotope, in that it decays by negative beta emission, positive beta emission, and electron capture. Find the Qvalues for: (c) Electron capture

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40K is an unusual isotope, in that it decays by negative beta emission, positive beta emission, and electron capture. Find the
Q values for:
(c) Electron capture
Transcribed Image Text:40K is an unusual isotope, in that it decays by negative beta emission, positive beta emission, and electron capture. Find the Q values for: (c) Electron capture
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Concept and Principle:
  • Q value for a reaction is the amount of energy absorbed or released during the nuclear reaction. The Q value will be equal l to the energy equivalent to the mass lost during the reaction.

 

  • Q value of a reaction is given by,

Q=[mRmP]c2

Here mR is the mass of the reactant, mP is the mass of the product, and c is the speed of light.

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