Part 3: Alpha Decay Write the alpha decay equations for the following isotopes. 208 Po → He 204 Pb Example: 82 84 256 Lr> 103 231 Pa 91 + 185 Au > 79

Q: Compare the subatomic particles involved in nuclear and chemical reactions.

A: Compare the subatomic particles involved in nuclear and chemical reactions.

Q: When the nuclide carbon-14 undergoes beta decay: The name of the product nuclide is The symbol for…

A: In a radioactive decay, when a beta particle is emitted then that decay is called beta decay.

Q: What are Radioactive Isotopes ?

A: The term isotope is defined as two or more form of the same element which differs in the number of…

Q: What is the primary factor that determines whether an nucleus is stable or unstable?

A: The nucleus is the small region that lies at the center of an atom. It is discovered in 1911 by…

Q: How does an alpha particle differ from a helium atom?

A: Alpha particle are differed from a helium atom.

Q: As a result of alpha emission, the product nucleus is

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Q: 17.write describing the mass number ,charge and penetrating ability of alpha particles

A: Alpha particle : Alpha particles  are  consist two protons and two neutrons. Since He atom consist…

Q: Write the nuclear equation for the decay of a radioactive isotope through gamma radiation…

A: The alpha, beta and gamma decay are the radioactive decay. Alpha decay means decreases of mass by 4…

Q: what is the nuclear reaction of the radioisotope iodine -131

A: Iodine-131 decays and emits beta particle. Iodine-131 has many uses in the field of medicine.  In…

Q: nuclear equations for the following processes.

A: The nuclear equation for the given process can be written as,

Q: Enter a balanced nuclear equation for the production of lead-212, used in the treatment of some…

A: Radioactive decay refers to the breakdown of an unstable nucleus to a stable nucleus with the…

Q: Which element is most likely to be radioactive?

A: Radioactivity It is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus will lose energy through the…

Q: Uranium-238 emits an alpha particle. The new nucleus that forms has a mass number of and an atomic…

A: Atomic number of Uranium = 92 the alpha particle is H24e.

Q: Barium-137 is produced by beta decay Bismuth-211 undergoes alpha decay

A: Beta decay is a process in which Electron is emitted by radioactive Substance to give such type of…

Q: Uranium – 237 undergoes beta emission. Circle the correct resultant nucleus:

A: A beta particle is denoted by: -1   0e

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Q: Where did the US government select a repository to store radioactive waste?

A: Question given is: Where did the US government select a repository to store radioactive waste?

Q: Discuss one characteristic of stable isotopes that makes them useful for environmental studies.

A: Isotopes have a big role in environmental studies. Both stable and radioactive isotopes are are…

Q: Argon-37 captures an electron

A: Since you posted multiple questions, we will solve only first question for you. Repost the remaining…

Q: When a nucleus forms from nucleons, is energy absorbed or released? Why

A: Nuclear binding energy is the energy that requires for the breaking one mole of nuclei of an element…

Q: An element has a atomic number of 57 and a mass number of 136. This element undergoes alpha decay.…

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Q: What are the major differences between alpha particlesand gamma radiation?

A: Nuclear reactions involve the emission of different kinds of radiations from the heavy radioactive…

Q: stable

A: Hydrogen consists of three isoptopes namely protium, deuterium and tritium. Protium consists of one…

Q: 19. Rank the ionizing power of alpha, beta and gamma radiation in decreasing order

A: alpha rays are positive charged  Beta rays are negatively charged  gamma rays are neutral

Q: What are the 10 natural radioactive elements?

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Q: What are both products when Plutonium-244 undergoes alpha decay?

A: When an atom undergoes alpha particle decay then it's atomic mass decreased by 4 and atomic number…

Q: What is the universal symbol for radioactive materials and radioactive waste?

A: Radioactive substances are very hazardous substances.  So they have to be handled properly at all…

Q: Precisely describe how a stable atom can be made to become a radioactive.

A: How a stable atom can be made to become a radioactive has to explained,

Q: Curium – 245 is an alpha emitter. Write the equation for the nuclear reaction and identify the…

A: An alpha emitter is the radioactivity decay in which the loss of Helium nuclei from the parent…

Q: Explain how energy loss and nuclear stability are related to radioactive decay.

A: The relation between energy loss and nuclear stability is related to radioactive decay has to be…

Q: Explain what part of an atom undergoes change during radioactive decay.

A: Explained as follows

Q: In ______, an _ particle (identical to a helium nucleus of two protons and two neutrons) is ejected…

A: A radioactive decay in which alpha particle decays into another nuclei with a mass number reduced by…

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

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