Chapter 25, Problem 13E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The nuclear equations representing the isotope formation having atomic number 83 and mass number 220 needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The emission of electromagnetic radiation or particles from nucleus takes place in radioactive processes. The common radiations emitted by nucleus are as follows:

(a) Alpha decay ${}_2^4\text{He}$

(b)Beta decay ${}_{-1}^0\beta$

(c)Gamma decay ${}_0^0\gamma$