(a)
Interpretation: Balanced chemical equations for the given nuclear decay processes are to be stated.
Concept introduction: Nuclei of radioactive element decompose in various ways. There are two major categories. One involves a change in mass number of the decaying nucleus, while others do not. Types of radioactive processes include
Beta particle production decay involves the production of beta particle
A helium nucleus
To determine: The balanced chemical equation for the given process.
(b)
Interpretation: Balanced chemical equations for the given nuclear decay processes are to be stated.
Concept introduction: Nuclei of radioactive element decompose in various ways. There are two major categories. One involves a change in mass number of the decaying nucleus, while others do not. Types of radioactive processes include
Beta particle production decay involves the production of beta particle
A helium nucleus
To determine: The balanced chemical equation for the given process.
(c)
Interpretation: Balanced chemical equations for the given nuclear decay processes are to be stated.
Concept introduction: Nuclei of radioactive element decompose in various ways. There are two major categories. One involves a change in mass number of the decaying nucleus, while others do not. Types of radioactive processes include
Beta particle production decay involves the production of beta particle
A helium nucleus
To determine: The balanced chemical equation for the given process.
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