EBK FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY
EBK FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 18, Problem 12PE
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Nuclear equation for transition from 3215P to 3216S has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Alpha particle (α) represents nucleus of helium atom. It contains two protons and two neutrons. Emission of this alpha particle is called alpha decay. Symbol of alpha particle is 42He.

General equation for alpha decay is as follows:

  AZXA4Z2Y+42He

Here,

A is the mass or nucleon number.

Z is the atomic number.

X is the symbol of the element.

Beta emission (β) process represents conversion of neutron into 1 proton and 1 electron. This proton stays within nucleus and electron is emitted out of atom. This electron is called the beta particle (01e).

The generic equation of the beta decay is as follows:

  AZXAZ+1Y+01e

Here,

A is the mass or nucleon number.

Z is the atomic number.

X and Y is the symbol of the element.

Gamma rays (γ) are energy photons with more energy than X-rays. Loss of gamma ray causes no change in mass number as well as atomic number.

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