In fission reactions used in nuclear power plants, what subatomic particle is used to initiate and sustain the reaction? a.  beta particle b.  alpha particle c.  proton d.  neutron

Q: After the radioactive decay of a certain radioactive element, its atomic number and mass number…

A: Radioactive decay is the emission of energy in converting unstable nuclei into stable nuclei.

Q: Which of the following statements is true of gamma decay? A. It leads to the emmision of positrons.…

A: Radioactive decay is the spontaneous process where unstable atomic nuclei loss energy by emitting…

Q: Predict the mode of decay 65Ni undergoes. a. alpha b. beta c. positron d. it is stable/ doesn't…

A: Investigation of decay modes and stability effects on Spectral Statistics of different nuclei…

Q: OAll isotopes 284 protons are unstable (alpha decay most common) OElements $20 protons are most…

A: Isotopes are atoms of the same element with same atomic number and different mass numbers. Atomic…

Q: The nuclear glue that helps bind a nucleus is the? A. Alpha B. Electron C. Neutron D. Proton E. Beta

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Q: Which of the folowing occurs when an isotope decays by the process of beta emission? A. The mass…

A: Given: Beta emission reaction.

Q: The isotope Strontium-89 A. is likely to decay by alpha emission. B. is likely to decay by positron…

A: Strontium-89 (89Sr) decays by beta emission to yttrium-89 (89Y) with a half-life of 50.6 days.…

Q: Which of the nuclear processes requires the highest temperatures to occur? A. fission B. gamma ray…

A: The processes creating one or more big nucleus (atomic nuclei) by combining two smaller atoms…

Q: 235U a. What is the atomic number of Uranium? c. Show the alpha, gamma, positron, and beta decays of…

A: Given,  235U , the atomic number of Uranium is:

Q: b. Type of radiation: Explanation: Proton Neutron 137 56 Ba 137 56 1Ba

A: Given: 137 Ba56 ---------> 137 Ba56

Q: Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. Positron emission decreases the mass number of…

A: Positron emission occurs when a proton in a radioactive nucleus changes into a neutron and in that…

Q: In radio-pharmacy Alpha, Beta-plus, Beta-minus and Gamma decay are all different forms of…

A: beta decay results in the atomic number but not in the mass number gamma radiation results in the…

Q: What type of radiation occurs when a negatively charged electron is emitted from a nucleus?

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Q: Using the diagrams below, label the nuclear process as alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Explain how…

A: The given reaction is : P82214b→B83214i + e-10

Q: Which of the following nuclear reactions will result in a change in mass number?   a. alpha decay b.…

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Q: After a radioactive decay that emits gamma radiation, the new resultant isotope has _____ mass vs.…

A: In γ -decay the nucleus changes its state from high to low energy through emission of…

Q: 01: Two radioactive samples contain equal number of particles initially. Sample A disintegrate at…

A: A with 10 particles per second B with 1000 particles per second As decay constant k =0.693/half life…

Q: 26. In a radioactive decay, the Z of the parent nucleus decreases by one unit, therefore, the…

A: * Z represent  atomic number that is number of proton present  in an tom

Q: You live one mile from a spot where a nuclear bomb was accidentally detonated. Assuming no…

A: Since Gamma rays are high energy electromagnetic radiation; the others are particles that move…

Q: y protons and neutrons are in each of the following nuclides? d. 21482P. b. 23491 Th c. Bi-212

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Q: Which of the following changes occur in the nucleus when a beta particle is given off during a…

A: Nuclear chemistry is branch of chemistry which deals with conversion of parent nuclei into new…

Q: You buy a thin suit made of lead to protect yourself from radiation if we have a nuclear war. Your…

A: The penetrating power is the energy required to eject the radiation particles from an atom. When the…

Q: When an atom emits a beta particle, which of the following is true? no change in the number of…

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Q: The element cadmium appears in nuclear reactors as   A. a propellant for the fuel Pu-239   B. as…

A: Cadmium rods are used in a nuclear reactor for regulating the power level of the reactor. Cadmium…

Q: During the decay of a radioactive element, do you generally have: O a. no new isotopes O b. many new…

A: The process in which unstable nuclei lose energy by radiation, and converts into new elements. The…

Q: The following are natural radioactive series except *       A. Actinium       B. Neptunium       C.…

A: Since you have posted multiple questions as per guidelines we can answer only one per session . If…

Q: Which of the following statements is CORRECT? a. Beta particles and gamma radiation penetrate into…

A: Penetrating power is the power or length of the beam of the particle transmitted for a substance.…

Q: Match each of the following particles with their correct symbol. Y 1. Alpha Particle Y 2. neutron T…

A: 1) Alpha particle - c. H24e

Q: What nuclide is formed when 226/88 Ra undergoes alpha decay?

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Q: Which one/s take place in radioactive decay? I. An unstable nucleus spontaneously loses energy by…

A: given Which one/s take place in radioactive decay?I. An unstable nucleus spontaneously loses energy…

Q: ALPHA DECAY 290 Pu Write the symbol for the element, produced when Radon-222 undergoes alpha…

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Q: . An unstable isotope that lies under the stability curve of the nucleus will emit.... a.…

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Q: 24. A new fictional nucleon was just discovered! It has a mass of 2 AMU and a charge of +3 with a…

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Q: 12. Which of the following particles has no mass?   A. neutron   B. gamma      C. positron…

A: 12. We have to choose the following given particles has no mass as follows in step 2:

Q: BETA DECAY Write the symbol for the element produced when Strontium-90 undergoes beta decay... 240…

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Q: Element 46 undergoes 4 alpha decays to become element   A. 50   B. 40   C. 38   D. 46   E.…

A: Here, we have to find the element that will be formed when element 46 undergoes 4 alpha decays.

Q: Which of the following would have the least penetrating power into matter? a. alpha particles b.…

A: Penetrating power of any particle depends on the size and the mass of the particle. More is the size…

Q: After any nuclear decay, the remaining nucleus   A. is in a lower energy state   B. has a…

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Q: 4. Which type of radiation – alpha, beta, or gamma: a. Results in the greatest change in atomic…

A: To answer this question, we would first see definition and representation of alpha, beta and gamma…

Q: Element 88 undergoes 16 gamma, 8 alpha, 4 negative beta and 10 positive beta decays. The resulting…

A: We have to explain the element 88 undergoes 16 gamma, 8 alpha, 4 negative beta and 10 positive beta…

Q: 1. Write the alpha decay reaction for each of the radioisotopes listed below. Each question is worth…

A: For alpha decay, atomic mass is decreases by 4 and atomic number decreases by 2

Q: 29. When high energy radiation knocks an electron out of an atom that it strikes, a is formed. a.…

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Q: Which of the following describes a nuclear fusion reaction?     A.A much smaller particle breaks off…

A: Nuclear fusion:  fusion means combining

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.