Chapter 16, Problem 20TE

Solution

To determine: The element that is produce by the fusion of the two carbon nuclei followed by the beta emission.

Answer:

The magnesium nuclei are produced by the fusion of the two carbon nuclei and after decay to provide the beat particle and aluminum nuclei.

Explanation:

Two carbon nuclei of each atomic number 6, fused to form a product of magnesium nuclei.

Write the reaction of the fusion of the two carbon nuclei.

${}_6^{12}\text{C}{+}_6^{12}\text{C}{\to }_{12}^{24}\text{Mg}+\text{Energy}$

The emission of the beta particle from the product of the fusion of the two carbon nuclei forms a product of aluminum nuclei.

The reaction of the emission of the beta particle from the product of the fusion of the two carbon nuclei is,

${}_{12}^{24}\text{Mg}{\to }_{13}^{24}\text{Al}{+}_{-1}^0\text{e}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the magnesium nuclei form by fusion of the two carbon nuclei and after decay to provide the beat particle and aluminum nuclei.