Chapter 25, Problem 57A

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced nuclear reaction for the given decay is to be written.

Concept Interpretation:

Transmutation is something that represents the conversion of an atom of an element into an atom of another element.

Answer to Problem 57A

Balanced nuclear equation:

  $P+e\to Si$ .

Explanation of Solution

The balanced nuclear equation for the bombarding of phosphor-30 $\text{P}$ with electron particles is:

  $P+e\to Si$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced nuclear reaction for the given decay is to be written.

Concept Interpretation:

Transmutation is something that represents the conversion of an atom of an element into an atom of another element.

Answer to Problem 57A

Balanced nuclear equation is:

  $C+n\to C$

Explanation of Solution

The balanced nuclear equation for the bombarding of $\text{C}$

with neutron particles is:

  $C+n\to C$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced nuclear reaction for the given decay is to be written.

Concept Interpretation:

Transmutation is something that represents the conversion of an atom of an element into an atom of another element.

Answer to Problem 57A

Balanced nuclear equation is:

  $I\to Xe+e$ .

Explanation of Solution

The balanced nuclear equation for the radioactive decay $\text{I-131}$ where beta radiation is emitted is:

  $I\to Xe+e$