Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 19 - Nuclear Chemistry - Questions & Problems - Page 893: 19.40

Answer

$Hg_{80}^{198} + n_{0}^{1} -> Hg_{80}^{199} -> Au_{79}^{198} + p_{1}^{1}$

Work Step by Step

Upon bombardment with neutrons, Mercury-198 is converted into Mercury-199 which then emits a proton. $Hg_{80}^{198} + n_{0}^{1} -> Hg_{80}^{199} -> Au_{79}^{198} + p_{1}^{1}$
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