Interpretation:
A balanced
Concept introduction:
Radioactive decay is unstable nuclei that lose energy by emitting radiation in a spontaneous process. Until they form stable atoms unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, often of a dissimilar element.
Answer to Problem 53A
Balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of cesium-137 is as follows:
Explanation of Solution
Beta radiation is cover up toward positively charged plate and consists of fast moving beta particles. Beta radiation consist fast moving beta particles. The symbol of beta particles is
A beta particle
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