I was able to figure out the modes of decay. Here is what I got: Mode of decay: (a) Beta decay; (b) Electron capture; (c) Beta decay; (d) Electron capture; (e) Positron emission; (f) Alpha decay. I need help with the Decay Equations. Thank you.

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I was able to figure out the modes of decay. Here is what I got:

Mode of decay: (a) Beta decay; (b) Electron capture; (c) Beta decay; (d) Electron capture; (e) Positron emission; (f) Alpha decay.

I need help with the Decay Equations. Thank you.

Predict the probable mode of decay for the following isotopes and write an equation for the decay.
Example:
Isotopes
Radon-222 (2Rn)
Modes of Decay
Decay Equations
Rn → He + 218P0
a-decay
Isotopes
Modes of Decay
Decay Equations
59
(a) Iron-59 ( Fe):
195
(b) Gold-195 (79 Au):
(c) Strontium-90 (2Sr)
(d) Iodine-123 ('):
(e) Nitrogen-13 (;N):
211
(f) Polonium-211 (Po):
84
2.
Transcribed Image Text:Predict the probable mode of decay for the following isotopes and write an equation for the decay. Example: Isotopes Radon-222 (2Rn) Modes of Decay Decay Equations Rn → He + 218P0 a-decay Isotopes Modes of Decay Decay Equations 59 (a) Iron-59 ( Fe): 195 (b) Gold-195 (79 Au): (c) Strontium-90 (2Sr) (d) Iodine-123 ('): (e) Nitrogen-13 (;N): 211 (f) Polonium-211 (Po): 84 2.
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