Chapter 18, Problem 7QAP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The parent nucleus of Th-231 should be determined.

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 daughter product of Th-231 decay should be determined.

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.