General Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-28505-137-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-137-6

Chapter 20 - Nuclear Chemistry - Questions and Problems - Page 868: 20.38

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Lets say X be the product nucleus then the required equation is $Sc^{41}_{21}\rightarrow X^{A}_{Z}+e ^{0}_{1}$ We obtain from the superscripts $41=A+0$ so $A=41$ From the subscripts we obtain $21=Z+1$ so $z=20$ Thus the product of the reaction is $X^{41}_{20}$ which shows its calcium with symbol Ca. Hence we obtain the nuclear equation $Sc^{41}_{21}\rightarrow O^{41}_{20}+e^{0}_{1}$
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