Chapter 18, Problem 25AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Nuclear equation for transmutation when $\text{C}\text{f}$ is bombarded $\text{N}$ with has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Number of protons is determined by the atomic number $\left(\text{Z}\right)$. To maintain neutrality of a nucleus number of protons and number electrons will be same. Number of neutrons is determined by difference in number of protons and total mass number.

The nuclide symbol of an atom is represented as follows:

  $\text{X}$

Here,

$\text{Z}$ is an atomic number.

$\text{A}$ is mass number.

$\text{X}$ is isotope of any element.