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5. What particle (a particle, electron, or positron) is emitted in the following radioactive decays? Show the decay equation. a) Si → Al b) 23 U 234Th →>>> c) As → 34Se

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Chapter31: Radioactivity And Nuclear Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 36PE: (a) Write the complete a decay equation for 249Cf. (b) Find the energy released in the decay.

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5. What particle (a particle, electron, or positron) is emitted in the following radioactive decays?
Show the decay equation.
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a) 14Si → 23Al
b)
232U → 234Th
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90
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74
c) 33 As → 34Se

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