Chapter 20, Problem 63RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced nuclear equations for the given changes are to be written.

Concept Introduction:

A nuclear equation must be balanced. In a nuclear equation, a change in the nucleus takes place, whereas in a chemical reaction, loss or gain of electrons takes place.

There is a difference between a chemical reaction and a nuclear reaction. A chemical reaction involves atoms, molecules and electrons, whereas a nuclear reaction involves the nucleus of an atom.