Chapter 5: Q.5.61 (page 165)
Write the balanced nuclear equation for each of the following:
a. Th-225 ( decay)
b. Bi-210(decay)
c. cesium-137 ( decay)
d. tin-126 ( decay)
e. F-18( emission )
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Part b)
Part c)
Part d)
Part e)
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Chapter 5: Q.5.61 (page 165)
Write the balanced nuclear equation for each of the following:
a. Th-225 ( decay)
b. Bi-210(decay)
c. cesium-137 ( decay)
d. tin-126 ( decay)
e. F-18( emission )
Part a)
Part b)
Part c)
Part d)
Part e)
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