Chapter 19, Problem 15E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An equation describing the radioactive decay of given nuclides is 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 $\text{α}$ particle production, $\text{β}$ particle production, $\text{γ}$ ray production, electron capture and many others.

To determine: The equation describing radioactive decay of ${}_1^3\text{H}$ through $\text{β}$ particle production.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An equation describing the radioactive decay of given nuclides is 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 $\text{α}$ particle production, $\text{β}$ particle production, $\text{γ}$ ray production, electron capture and many others.

To determine: The equation describing radioactive decay of ${}_3^8\text{Li}$ through $\text{β}$ production followed by $\text{α}$ particle production.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An equation describing the radioactive decay of given nuclides is 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 $\text{α}$ particle production, $\text{β}$ particle production, $\text{γ}$ ray production, electron capture and many others.

To determine: The Equation describing radioactive decay of ${}_4^7\text{Be}$ through electron capture.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An equation describing the radioactive decay of given nuclides is 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 $\text{α}$ particle production, $\text{β}$ particle production, $\text{γ}$ ray production, electron capture and many others.

To determine: The Equation describing radioactive decay of ${}_5^8\text{B}$ through positron production.