Concept explainers
(a)
The Rank: The product nuclei of the given reactions by atomic number from greatest to least.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The atomic number of the radioactive material decrease by two units due to the ejection of the alpha particle and the atomic number of the radioactive material increases by one unit due to the ejection of the beta particle.
The atomic number of
The atomic number of
The atomic number of
The atomic number of
Conclusion:
Thus, the ranking of the isotopes by the number of the atomic number of the final product is D, B, C, A.
(b)
The Rank: The product nuclei of the given reactions by the number of neutrons from greatest to least.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom is equal to the difference of a mass number and the atomic number of the atom.
The atomic number of the
The atomic number of the
The atomic number of the
The atomic number of the
Conclusion:
The rank of the product nuclei of the given reactions by number of neutrons from greatest to least is:
C, D A, B.
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