Interpretation:
“Identify the type of particle or radiation for each of the following.” should be explained
Concept introduction:
► To balance the nuclear reaction following rules are following:
1. The sum of the subscript means the
2. The sum of the superscript means the mass numbers must be equal on the both side of the equation.
► Alpha particles () decay:
When an alpha particle decays then the new nucleus has 4 unit decrease in mass number and 2 unit decrease in atomic number.
► Beta particle () decay:
When a beta particle is decayed than the new nucleus has same in mass number and 1 unit’s increases in atomic number.
► Positron particle () decay:
When a positron particle decays then the new nucleus has same mass number and 1 unit decrease in atomic number.
► Gamma ray () emission:
This gamma ray does not affect the nuclear mass and the atomic number. It never emits independently. It emits either with alpha particle or beta particles.
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