Chapter 15, Problem 2QC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The types of nuclear reactions that different isotopes undergo are to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

The isotopes are the atoms having same number of protons $\left(Z\right)$ but different numbers of neutrons $\left(N\right)$ and mass number $\left(A\right)$ . The isotopes can be represented as $\text{X}$ .

A nuclear reaction is a process of transforming one nuclide into another resulting into emission of a particle from the nucleus.