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Chapter 14, Problem 14.34PAE
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Starting 238U and ending with an isotope of Pb, write a decay scheme in which every nuclide emits only an α particle .Compare your scheme to the decays series in Figure 14.5 and suggest a reason why β emission must occur in the 238U decay series.

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Isotopes:

Isotopes are atoms of the same element which contains the same number of protons but different number of neutrons.

For example:

Isotopes of  Carbon612C    613C     6 14C

Isotopes of atoms with unstable nuclei are called radioisotopes.

Radioactive decay: Unstable isotopes emit particles and release energy to become stable isotopes.

An element undergoes radioactive decay process it changes into a different isotope of the same element or into an entirely different element.

Alpha decay ( α): Nucleus emits an alpha particle containing two protons and two neutrons -helium nucleus. Transformation occurs as a nucleus has four less particles.

For example:

64149Gd  62145Sm + 24He

Beta Decay ( β):

A state where the nucleus of an atom has too many neutrons. The neutron transforms into a proton. An electron is released from the nucleus.

614C     714N + -10e

Solution:

In the alpha emission unstable nuclides are formed. But in the beta emission stable nuclides are formed.

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