EBK FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY
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Author: Willard
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Chapter 18, Problem 53AE
(a)
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Interpretation:
Type of process below has to be determined.
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Unstable atomic nucleus emits out energy to stabilize it and this phenomenon is called radioactivity or radioactive decay. Emission of energy takes place in form of different particles like alpha, beta or gamma particles.
(b)
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Interpretation:
This process is different from radioactive decay has to be explained.
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Refer to part (a)
(c)
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Interpretation:
Whether nuclear fission classified for below process or not has to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a)
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EBK FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY
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