Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 43 - Energy from the Nucleus - Problems - Page 1330: 6a

Answer

$^{95}Sr$

Work Step by Step

The equation provided to us is $^{233} \mathrm{U}+\mathrm{n} \rightarrow \mathrm{X}+\mathrm{Y}+b \mathrm{n}$ In this equation we are given that X = $^{140}$Xe and b = 1 $\therefore$ Our equation becomes $^{233} \mathrm{U}+\mathrm{n} \rightarrow \mathrm{^{140}Xe}+\mathrm{Y}+ \mathrm{n}$ And now we have to find Y For our calculations, We should remember that For neutron Z = 0 & A = 1 For Uranium Z = 92 In this case, Xenon has Z = 54 In such equations, Mass numbers & Z must be balanced to ensure that there is no mass loss on either side, Therefore, Z for "Y" will be 92-54 = 38 Strontium has Z = 38 $\therefore$ Y must be Strontium For A; 235+1-140-1 = 95 $\therefore$ Y = $^{95}Sr$
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