About the alpha particle, it can be said that: I. It is identical to He. II. It has a mass of 4. III. It is a high energy electron. IV. It has a positive 1 charge. I, Il and II. OI, Il and IV OI and II

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Q: Abeta particle has a mass number of ____ and a charge of _____.

A: Given A beta particle has a mass number of ____ and a charge of _____.

Q: The radioactive element carbon 14 has a 1/2 life of 5750 years a scientist determined that the bones…

A: let assume the initial concentration of C-14 as Co=100%

Q: Why are some atoms radioactive?

A: The radioactive nuclei are unstable and have an excess number of either protons or neutrons in the…

Q: Which pair of symbols represents nuclei with the same number of neutrons? 56Co and 5Co 5' Fe and 5Ni…

A: An element is composed of mainly three constituents i.e. neutrons, protons, and electrons. Out of…

Q: If this figure were extended one more “generation” down, howmany neutrons would be produced?

A: Nuclear fission reaction is the type of reaction where a heavy nucleus splits into two more more…

Q: Given the following diagram, indicate the nucleus using atomic notation. Express your answer as a…

A: The given element contains: Neutrons, n = 30 Protons, p+ = 25 Electrons, e- = 25 Since the element…

Q: 4. The radioactive element 217At is a member of the e. series ... a. 4n b. 4n+1 c. 4n +2 d. 4n +3 e.…

A: Heavy atomic nuclei are unstable and decay through emitting a sequence of alpha and beta particles.…

Q: The particle described as follows 180 8 contains protons, neutrons, and electrons. **type numbers…

A: Atomic symbol is given by the general formZA​Xwhere,A is mass number.z is atomic number.X is the…

Q: Which element does not belong with the other four? 20Ca 19K 34Se 79Au 40Zr A) Ca    B) K    C)Se…

A: Atomic number of given elements  1. Calcium  has atomic number 20. 2. Potassium has atomic number of…

Q: Which one of the following is an isotope of 151Eu? a. 151 Eu3+ b. 153 Eu c. 151 Eu2+ d. 151 Gd

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Q: Which particle, if lost from the nucleus, will not change the element (no change to atomic number)?…

A: Atomic No of any atom is the no of protons present on the atom.

Q: The atomic particle having a mass of 0 amu and a charge of -1 is: Group of answer choices a proton…

A: An atom is composition of smaller particles called subatomic particles. The subatomic particles have…

Q: Identify for an atom of 32S: element name: _____________ Z, atomic number = ____ A, mass number =…

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Q: Nuclear decay is the process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting 0 ionizing…

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Q: 26. Silver has two naturally occurring isotopes with the masses and natural abundances as shown in…

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Q: 8.What happens during nuclear fusion? One answer only A.The nucleus of a large atom splits into…

A: Nuclear fusion is reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei combine to form new atomic nuclei  and…

Q: Identify for an atom of 9Be: element name: _____________ Z, atomic number = ____         A, mass…

A: Give the answer for 9Be atom= ?

Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.