Chapter 18, Problem 10QAP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for the following nuclear reaction should be written.

The production of Mn-52 through positron emission.

Concept introduction:

A reaction in which a nucleus of an atom or two nuclei and a subatomic particle collide to form one or more nuclide which is different from the starting nuclide is known as nuclear reaction. Nuclear reactions can be classified as nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for the following nuclear reaction should be written.

The production of Ac-228 by $\beta -$ emission.

Concept introduction:

A reaction in which a nucleus of an atom or two nuclei and a subatomic particle collide to form one or more nuclide which is different from the starting nuclide is known as nuclear reaction. Nuclear reactions can be classified as nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for the following nuclear reaction should be written.

The production of Np-232 by $\alpha$ -decay.

Concept introduction:

A reaction in which a nucleus of an atom or two nuclei and a subatomic particle collide to form one or more nuclide which is different from the starting nuclide is known as nuclear reaction. Nuclear reactions can be classified as nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.