Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry: Matter and Change
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078746376
Author: Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
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Chapter 24, Problem 16STP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The option with correctly balanced equations is to be mentioned.

Concept introduction:

During positive beta decay, negative transmutation takes place and vice versa. During alpha decay, the loss of a helium takes place and both the atomic and mass number are decreased by 2 and 4 respectively.

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Answer to Problem 16STP

Correct answer: Option B is the correct option.

Explanation of Solution

Reason for correct option: In the first transmutation from thorium to radium atomic number decreased by 2 and mass number decreased by 4 indicating alpha decay. In the second transmutation from radium to actinium, the atomic number increased by one indicating negative beta decay followed by emission of electron. Both equations are displayed correctly in option B.

Conclusion

The other options have either one or both of the equations incorrect.

Chapter 24 Solutions

Chemistry: Matter and Change

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