
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The equation for radioactive decay of
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)

Answer to Problem 4E
The radioactive decay of
Explanation of Solution
The radioactive decay of
While computing the mass numbers and
Mass number: 3 = 0 +?
x = 3
y= 1
Hence unknown element is
The radioactive decay of
(b)
Interpretation:
The equation for radioactive decay of
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)

Answer to Problem 4E
The radioactive decay of
Explanation of Solution
The radioactive decay of
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
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
Adding equation (1) and (2) we get
(As the
Hence, the overall equation for the radioactive decay of
(c)
Interpretation:
The equation for radioactive decay of
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)

Answer to Problem 4E
The radioactive decay of
Explanation of Solution
The radioactive decay of
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
Hence, the overall equation for the radioactive decay of
(d)
Interpretation:
The equation for radioactive decay of
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)

Answer to Problem 4E
The radioactive decay of
Explanation of Solution
The radioactive decay of
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
Hence, the overall equation for the radioactive decay
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