Chapter 20, Problem 64RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced nuclear equation for the electron capture by iron $-55$, beta emission by potassium $-42$, position emission by ruthenium $-93$, and alpha emission by californium $-251$ is to be written.

Concept Introduction:

The process in which subatomic particles and nucleus of an atom collide with each other in order to form one or more nuclides is known as a nuclear reaction.

These nuclides are different from the nuclides that are present initially.