Chapter 24, Problem 54A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The electron capture of strontium-85 can be used by physicians to study bond formation. A balanced nuclear equation for given reaction 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 54A

Balanced nuclear equation for electron capture of strontium-85 is as follows:

$\text{S}\text{r}\to \text{e}\text{+}\text{R}\text{b}$

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 electron capture of strontium-85 is as follows:

$\text{S}\text{r}\to \text{e}\text{+}\text{R}\text{b}$

Conclusion

A beta particle $\left(\text{β}\right)$ is negatively charged particles. Thus balanced equation for electron capture of strontium-85 is as follows:

$\text{S}\text{r}\to \text{e}\text{+}\text{R}\text{b}$