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(a)
Interpretation:
The balanced beta emission
Concept Introduction:
Beta-emission involves liberation of a beta-particle that is represented as
Here,
Mass number is denoted by A.
The initial nuclide is denoted as Y.
The product nuclide is Y.
(b)
Interpretation:
The balanced alpha emission
Concept Introduction:
Alpha-emission involves liberation of a
Here,
Mass number is denoted by A.
Atomic number denoted by Z.
The initial nuclide is denoted as Y.
The product nuclide is Y.
(c)
Interpretation:
The balanced positron emission
Concept Introduction:
Positron -emission involves liberation of positron that is represented as
Here,
Mass number is denoted by A.
Atomic number denoted by Z.
The initial nuclide is denoted as Y.
The product nuclide is Y.
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