Chapter 11, Problem 6RQ

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The change in nucleon number and the atomic number of a nucleus must be explained during beta particle emission.

Concept Introduction: A radioactive substance is a substance with unstable nuclei. Due to this unstable nucleus, it undergoes radioactive decay, which is also known as nuclear decay. In this decay, loss of energy takes place by unstable nucleus in the form of radiation. These radiations can may be alpha particle, beta particle, gamma rays, electron.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The change in nucleon number and the atomic number of a nucleus must be explained during neutron emission.

Concept Introduction: A radioactive substance is a substance with unstable nuclei. Due to this unstable nucleus, it undergoes radioactive decay, which is also known as nuclear decay. In this decay, loss of energy takes place by unstable nucleus in the form of radiation. These radiations can may be alpha particle, beta particle, gamma rays, electron.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The change in nucleon number and the atomic number of a nucleus must be explained during proton emission.

Concept Introduction: A radioactive substance is a substance with unstable nuclei. Due to this unstable nucleus, it undergoes radioactive decay, which is also known as nuclear decay. In this decay, loss of energy takes place by unstable nucleus in the form of radiation. These radiations can may be alpha particle, beta particle, gamma rays, electron.