Chapter 25.8, Problem 1.3ACP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An equation for the alpha emitter nuclear decay process for uranium-235 has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Balancing nuclear reaction equation: The balanced nuclear reaction should conserve both mass number and atomic number.

• The sum of the mass numbers of the reactants should be equal to the sum of mass numbers of the products in the reaction.
• The sum of atomic numbers (or the atomic charge) of the reactants should be equal to the sum of atomic numbers (or the atomic charge) of the products in the reaction.