Part (a):
The daughter nucleus.
Answer to Problem 28P
Solution:
The daughter nucleus is .
Explanation of Solution
Given Info:
A nucleus emits an alpha particle with kinetic energy . Ignore the recoil of the daughter nucleus.
Formula used:
Binding energy is .
decays by emission, the decay equation is .
Part (b):
The approximate mass in u of the daughter atom.
Answer to Problem 28P
Solution:
The approximate mass in u of the daughter atom is
Explanation of Solution
Given Info:
A nucleus emits an alpha particle with kinetic energy . Ignore the recoil of the daughter nucleus.
Formula used:
Binding energy is .
Calculation:
decays by emission, the decay equation is .
Mass of is . Mass of is . of kinetic energy is equivalent to mass . Mass of daughter nucleus is .
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