Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The equation for the given nuclear reaction of Li needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
In nuclear reaction, when one element is bombarded on another element, the nucleus becomes unstable radiating some particle. This equation will have the same mass number and
(b)
Interpretation:
Equation for the given bombardment of Be with H to produce B is to be determined
Concept introduction:
In nuclear reaction, the equations will have the same mass number and atomic number on both the side of the equation. That means the addition of a mass number of the right side of nuclear reaction should be equal to the left side and so as for atomic number.
(c)
Interpretation:
Equation for the given bombardment of N with neutrons to produce C is to be determined
Concept introduction:
In nuclear reaction, when one element is bombarded on another element the nucleus becomes unstable radiating some particle. This equation will have the same mass number and atomic number on both the side of the equation
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