Chapter 1.11, Problem 1.17CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The unknown isotope and the type of decay process has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Balancing Nuclear Equations:

The key to balancing nuclear equations is to make sure that the number of nucleons is the

same on both sides of the equation and that the number of nuclear charges plus electron or positron charges is the same.

Electron capture is the capture of a surrounding electron by a proton in the nucleus.

The emission of Gama rays and results in the conversion of a proton in the nucleus into a neutron.