EBK CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES
EBK CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES
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Chapter 20, Problem 4E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equation for radioactive decay of H31 which produces β needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Radioactive decay is process to convert unstable atomic nucleus to smaller stable nuclei and this is possible only when there is imbalance between the number of protons and neutrons. During this process radiations like alpha, beta, and gamma are emitted.

(a)

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Answer to Problem 4E

The radioactive decay of H31 that produces β is depicted as H31H32e+e01 , as β is e01

Explanation of Solution

The radioactive decay of H31 which produces β is depicted as below

  H31?+e01

While computing the mass numbers and atomic mass for unknown element, it is found that

Mass number: 3 = 0 +?

x = 3

Atomic number: 1 =? + (-1)

y= 1

Hence unknown element is x32 . Looking through the periodic table, it is found that element with mass number 3 is He. Hence, the element is H32e . The emission of β particle will increase the atomic number by 1 with no changes in mass number.

The radioactive decay of H31 that emits β is depicted by equation H31H32e+e01

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equation for radioactive decay of L83i which produces β and then later on a needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

When there is unstable atomic nucleus, then it gets converted to smaller stable nuclei through radioactive decay process. This happens when there is imbalance between the number of protons and neutrons. Radiations like alpha, beta, and gamma are emitted are by-products.

(b)

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Answer to Problem 4E

The radioactive decay of L83i which produces β and then later on a. s depicted as L83i2H42e+e01 , as β is e01

Explanation of Solution

The radioactive decay of L83i which produces β is depicted as below

  L83i?+e01

While computing the mass numbers and atomic mass for unknown element, it is found that

Mass number: 8 = 0 +?

x = 8

Atomic number: 3 =? + (-1)

y= 4

Hence unknown element is x84 . Looking through the periodic table, it is found that element with mass number 8 is being. Hence, the element is B84e . The emission of β particle will increase the atomic number by 1 with no changes in mass number. The radioactive decay of L83i which produces β is depicted by equation L83iB84e+e01 ............…. (1)

Then there is emission of alpha particles indicating that there will be decrease in mass number by 4 units and atomic number by 2 units. This is depicted as below

  B84eH42e+H42e ............. (2)

Adding equation (1) and (2) we get

  L83iB84e+e01B84eH42e+H42eL83i2H42e+e01

(As the B84e on both sides will cancel each other)

Hence, the overall equation for the radioactive decay of L83i which produces β and then later on a. s depicted as L83i2H42e+e01

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equation for radioactive decay of B74e where there is electron capture needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Radioactive decay takes place when an atomic nucleus is unstable such that it gets converted to smaller stable nuclei emitting radiations like alpha, beta, and gamma. This happens only when the number of protons and neutrons are not balanced.

(c)

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Answer to Problem 4E

The radioactive decay of B74e where there is electron capture has equation as B74e+e01L73i

Explanation of Solution

The radioactive decay of B74e where there is electron capture and the equation is depicted as

  B74e+e01?

While computing the mass numbers and atomic mass for unknown element, it is found that

Mass number: 7 + 0 = ?

x = 7

Atomic number: 4 + (-1) =?

y= 3

Hence unknown element is x73 . Looking through the periodic table, it is found that element with mass number 7 and atomic number 3 is Li. Hence, the element is L73i . The electron capture will decrease the atomic number by 1 with no changes in mass number. The radioactive decay of B74e where electron capture is depicted as B74e+e01L73i

Hence, the overall equation for the radioactive decay of B74e where there is electron capture is depicted as B74e+e01L73i

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equation for radioactive decay of B85 which emits positron needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

When an atomic nucleus is unstable then it gets converted to smaller stable nuclei emitting radiations like alpha, beta, and gamma and this process is called as radioactive decay. This happens only when there is imbalance in number of protons and neutrons.

(d)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 4E

The radioactive decay of B85 which emits positron has equation as B85B84e+e01

Explanation of Solution

The radioactive decay of B85 which emits positron is depicted as

  B85x+e01

While computing the mass numbers and atomic mass for unknown element, it is found that

Mass number: 8 = x+ 0

x = 8

Atomic number: 5 = x + 1

x= 4

Hence unknown element is x84 . Looking through the periodic table, it is found that element with mass number 8 and atomic number 4 is Be. Hence, the element is B84e . The emission of positron will decrease the atomic number by 1 with no changes in mass number. The radioactive decay of B85 which emits positron is depicted as B85B84e+e01

Hence, the overall equation for the radioactive decay B85 which emits positron has equation as B85B84e+e01

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