Chapter 19.1, Problem 1RCF

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A nuclear equation depicting the formation of positron from a proton has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

A positron is the antiparticle of the electron.

A proton is the species like ${}_1^{1}por{}_1^{1}H$

In a balanced nuclear reaction, the total number of protons plus neutrons in the products and in the reactants must be the same

In a balanced nuclear reaction, the total number of nuclear charges in the products and in the reactants must be the same