Chapter 19, Problem 2ALQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The units by which the mass number of a nucleus changes when it produces an alpha particle and when it produces beta particle should be determined. Interpret the change whether the mass number changes is increases or decreases.

Concept Introduction:

The number of proton of the nuclide is equal to its atomic number and mass number is the sum of number of proton and neutron. The number of neutron is equal to the difference between the mass number to the number of proton.