Write the balanced nuclear equations for the following reactions and identify X

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Write the balanced nuclear equations for the following reactions and identify X

**Nuclear Reaction Questions**

Use symbols \( p \), \( d \), and \( \alpha \) for a proton, deuteron, and alpha particle, respectively.

**(a) Reaction:**

\[ 
^{1}_{1}X(p,\alpha)^{12}_{6}C 
\]

\[ 
\Box \rightarrow \Box 
\]

\( X: \Box \)  

**(b) Reaction:**

\[ 
^{27}_{13}Al(d,\alpha)X 
\]

\[ 
\Box \rightarrow \Box 
\]

\( X: \Box \)  

**(c) Reaction:**

\[ 
^{55}_{25}Mn(n,\gamma)X 
\]

\[ 
\Box \rightarrow \Box 
\]

\( X: \Box \)  

**Explanation:**

These equations represent nuclear reactions where you need to determine the missing elements or particles. The symbols and numbers denote the atomic mass and atomic number of the elements or particles involved in the reactions. Here:

- \( p \) (proton) is denoted as \( ^{1}_{1}p \)
- \( d \) (deuteron) is denoted as \( ^{2}_{1}d \)
- \( \alpha \) (alpha particle) is denoted as \( ^{4}_{2}\alpha \)

Given the provided nuclei data and reactions, you are tasked with identifying the unknown particle or nuclide \( X \) and solving the nuclear equations by conserving both atomic mass and atomic number.
Transcribed Image Text:**Nuclear Reaction Questions** Use symbols \( p \), \( d \), and \( \alpha \) for a proton, deuteron, and alpha particle, respectively. **(a) Reaction:** \[ ^{1}_{1}X(p,\alpha)^{12}_{6}C \] \[ \Box \rightarrow \Box \] \( X: \Box \) **(b) Reaction:** \[ ^{27}_{13}Al(d,\alpha)X \] \[ \Box \rightarrow \Box \] \( X: \Box \) **(c) Reaction:** \[ ^{55}_{25}Mn(n,\gamma)X \] \[ \Box \rightarrow \Box \] \( X: \Box \) **Explanation:** These equations represent nuclear reactions where you need to determine the missing elements or particles. The symbols and numbers denote the atomic mass and atomic number of the elements or particles involved in the reactions. Here: - \( p \) (proton) is denoted as \( ^{1}_{1}p \) - \( d \) (deuteron) is denoted as \( ^{2}_{1}d \) - \( \alpha \) (alpha particle) is denoted as \( ^{4}_{2}\alpha \) Given the provided nuclei data and reactions, you are tasked with identifying the unknown particle or nuclide \( X \) and solving the nuclear equations by conserving both atomic mass and atomic number.
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