University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 43 - Nuclear Physics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1474: Q43.12

Answer

$\beta -, \alpha, \beta +$.

Work Step by Step

a. The mass number is the same and the charge has gone up by one. The nucleus emitted a $\beta -$ and an antineutrino. b. The mass number went down by 4 and the charge went down by two. The nucleus emitted an $\alpha$. c. The mass number is the same and the charge has gone down by one. The nucleus emitted a $\beta +$ and a neutrino.
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