Chapter 20, Problem 65RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The symbols consisting of atomic and mass number for the product fermium $-257$ by alpha emission, bismuth $-211$ by beta emission, neodymium $-141$ by positron emission, and tantalum $-179$ by electron capture 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.