(a)
Interpretation:
A balanced nuclear reaction is to be written for the given decay.
Concept Interpretation:
The process of radioactive decay is how an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy through radiation. A substance that has unstable nuclei is regarded as radioactive.
(a)
Answer to Problem 38A
Explanation of Solution
The balanced
Where the product element is
Thorium
(b)
Interpretation:
A balanced nuclear reaction is to be written for the given decay.
Concept Interpretation:
The process of radioactive decay is how an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy through radiation. A substance that has unstable nuclei is regarded as radioactive.
(b)
Answer to Problem 38A
Explanation of Solution
The balanced nuclear equation for the decay of uranium-
Where the produced element
(c)
Interpretation:
A balanced nuclear reaction is to be written for the given decay.
Concept Interpretation:
The process of radioactive decay is how an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy through radiation. A substance that has unstable nuclei is regarded as radioactive.
(c)
Answer to Problem 38A
Explanation of Solution
The balanced nuclear equation for the decay of uranium
Where the produced element is thorium
(d)
Interpretation:
A balanced nuclear reaction is to be written for the given decay.
Concept Interpretation:
The process of radioactive decay is how an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy through radiation. A substance that has unstable nuclei is regarded as radioactive.
(d)
Answer to Problem 38A
Explanation of Solution
The balanced nuclear equation for the decay of radon
Where the produced element is polonium
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