Chapter 24, Problem 53A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of cesium-137 to be written.

Concept introduction:

Radioactive decay is unstable nuclei that lose energy by emitting radiation in a spontaneous process. Until they form stable atoms unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, often of a dissimilar element.

Answer to Problem 53A

Balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of cesium-137 is as follows:

$\text{C}\text{s}\to \text{e}\text{+}\text{B}\text{a}$

Explanation of Solution

Beta radiation is cover up toward positively charged plate and consists of fast moving beta particles. Beta radiation consist fast moving beta particles. The symbol of beta particles is $\text{β}$. Negative charge of beta particle explains that it is attracted to positively charged plate. A balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of cesium-137 is as follows:

$\text{C}\text{s}\to \text{e}\text{+}\text{B}\text{a}$

Conclusion

A beta particle $\left(\text{β}\right)$ is negatively charged particles. Thus balanced equation for cesium-137 is as follows:

$\text{C}\text{s}\to \text{e}\text{+}\text{B}\text{a}$