Concept explainers
(a)
To Complete: The nuclear reaction.
(a)
Answer to Problem 14P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The reaction is,
The left side of the reaction has 16 protons and 32 nucleons. The right side has 1 proton.
Let the unknown element be X.
Thus, X should have 15 protons and 31 neutrons.
Conclusion:
Therefore, thecomplete reaction is
(b)
The Q value.
(b)
Answer to Problem 14P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The reaction is
Formula Used:
If the reaction is:
Calculation:
The Q factor is calculated as,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the Q values is
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