Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 18 - Nuclear Chemistry - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 817c: 45

Answer

$ _{94}^{239}Pu + 2 \space _{0}^{1}n → _{95}^{241}Am + _{-1}^{0}e$

Work Step by Step

Pu-239 reacts with 2 neutrons to form Am-241 with the release of a beta particle.
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