Which equation represents a spontaneous transmutation
What is a spontaneous transmutation?
Natural or spontaneous transmutation occurs in unstable, radioactive elements. These elements will be transformed into a stable element over a series of decays or a decay chain. For example, uranium-238 transmutes spontaneously into lead-206 through a series of steps.
What equation represents a fusion reaction?
An important fusion reaction for practical energy generation is that between deuterium and tritium (the D-T fusion reaction). It produces helium (He) and a neutron (n) and is written D + T → He + n. To the left of the arrow (before the reaction) there are two protons and three neutrons. The same is true on the right.
Which balanced equation represents a spontaneous radioactive decay 14c?
Which balanced equation represents a spontaneous radioactive decay? 1. 14C + Ca3(PO4)2 → 3CaC2 + 2P + 8CO 2. 3.
What is represented by the nuclear reaction?
In nuclear physics, a nuclear reaction is a process in which two nuclei or nuclear particles collide, to produce different products than the initial particles. In principle a reaction can involve more than two particles colliding, but such an event is exceptionally rare.
What are two types of transmutation?
Terms in this set (8)Alpha Decay (type of natural decay) Reason: heavy nuclei. Beta Decay (Type of Natural Decay) Reason: too many neutrons. Gamma Decay (Type of Natural Decay) Positron Decay (Type of Natural Decay) Electron Capture (Type of Natural Decay) Artificial Decay. Nuclear Fission. Nuclear Fusion.
How can you tell a fake transmutation?
The artificial transmutation is shown with the number of protons. The element which is to be converted is kept on the left side along with the bombarding fundamental particles, while the final element is written on the right side along with any subatomic particles.
Which reaction best describes nuclear fusion?
Which best describes nuclear fusion? Nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
Which particle has the least mass?
| a. | Electrons are negatively charged and are the heaviest subatomic particle. |
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| b. | Protons are positively charged and the lightest subatomic particle. |
| c. | Neutrons have no charge and are the lightest subatomic particle. |
| d. | The mass of a neutron nearly equals the mass of a proton. |
Which change takes place in a nuclear fusion reaction?
Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles (neutrons or protons). The difference in mass between the reactants and products is manifested as either the release or the absorption of energy.
What is the spontaneous decay of an atom called?
spontaneous fission
What particle has the greatest mass?
neutron
What is the correct order of nuclear decay modes?
Answer is: α decay, β- decay, β- decay.
What is nuclear reaction and its types?
Nuclear reactions are processes in which one or more nuclides are produced from the collisions between two atomic nuclei or one atomic nucleus and a subatomic particle. Two notable types of nuclear reactions are nuclear fission reactions and nuclear fusion reactions.
What are the 4 types of nuclear reactions?
The four main reaction types that will be covered in this unit are:Fission.Fusion.Nuclear Decay.Transmutation.