**Decay Processes of Nuclides**Identify the particle produced when each of the following nuclides undergoes the type of decay specified:**(a) Dysprosium-162 undergoes alpha decay:***Choose your answer…*- Alpha decay involves the emission of an alpha particle, which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. The resulting nucleus will have its atomic number reduced by 2 and its mass number reduced by 4.**(b) Phosphorus-32 undergoes beta decay:***Choose your answer…*- Beta decay occurs when a neutron is converted into a proton with the emission of a beta particle (an electron) and an antineutrino. The atomic number of the nucleus increases by 1, while the mass number remains unchanged.**(c) Neptunium-237 undergoes gamma decay:***Choose your answer…*- Gamma decay involves the release of gamma radiation, which is a high-energy photon. This type of decay does not change the number of protons or neutrons in the nucleus, so the atomic number and mass number remain unchanged, but the nucleus moves from an excited state to a lower energy state.**(d) Xenon-133 undergoes positron emission:***Choose your answer…*- Positron emission occurs when a proton is converted to a neutron with the emission of a positron (the antimatter counterpart of an electron) and a neutrino. The atomic number decreases by 1, while the mass number remains unchanged.**(e) Magnesium-23 captures one of its inner electrons:***Choose your answer…*- Electron capture happens when an inner electron is captured by the nucleus and combines with a proton to form a neutron and a neutrino. This process decreases the atomic number by 1, while the mass number remains unchanged. **Explanation of Format:**Each decay type has a dropdown menu allowing the user to select the particle produced from the options provided. This interactivity helps reinforce learning by allowing students to test their understanding of nuclear decay processes.

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Identify the particle produced when each of the following nuclides undergoes the type of decay specified: (a) Dysprosium-162 undergoes alpha decay: choose your answer... (b) Phosphorus-32 undergoes beta decay: choose your answer... (c) Neptunium-237 undergoes gamma decay: choose your answer... (d) Xenon-133 undergoes positron emission: choose your answer... (e) Magnesium-23 captures one of its inner electrons: choose your answer...

Identify the particle produced when each of the following nuclides undergoes the type of decay specified: (a) Dysprosium-162 undergoes alpha decay: choose your answer... (b) Phosphorus-32 undergoes beta decay: choose your answer... (c) Neptunium-237 undergoes gamma decay: choose your answer... (d) Xenon-133 undergoes positron emission: choose your answer... (e) Magnesium-23 captures one of its inner electrons: choose your answer...

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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