Chapter 11.9, Problem 11.19P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The nuclear fission reaction of $\text{uranium-238}$ has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Nuclear fission reaction:

The nuclear fission is any a nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay method in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts.

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Beta decay:

The $\text{β}$ emission includes the decomposition of a neutron to yield an electron and a proton.

${}_{\text{0}}^{\text{1}}\text{n}{\to }_{\text{1}}^{\text{1}}{\text{P+}}_{\text{-1}}^{\text{0}}\text{e}$

Where the electron $\left({}_{\text{-1}}^{\text{0}}\text{e}\right)$ is emitted as a $\text{β}$ particle and the proton is taken by the nucleus