Answer:
A. Particle emitted = alpha particle; Protons lost = 2; Change in mass = -4
B. Particle emitted = alpha particle; Protons lost = 2; Change in mass = -4
C. Particle emitted = beta particles; protons gained = 1; Change in mass = 0
D. Particle emitted = alpha particle; Protons lost = 2; Change in mass = -4
E. Particle emitted = gamma ray; protons gained = 0; Change in mass = 0
F. Particle emitted = alpha particle; Protons lost = 2; Change in mass = -4
Explanation:
Radioactivity is the spontaneous disintegration of nucleus of an atom resulting in emission of particles and radiation unyil a stable atomic nuclei is obtained. Substances that are exhibit radioactivity are known as radioactive substances and are usually isotopes of stable atoms.
The types of radiation emitted by a radioactive substances include alpha rays, beta rays, and gamma rays.
Alpha rays or particles are fast moving positively charged particles with a mass number of four and atomic number of two. Thus, each alpha particle is a helium nucleus.
Beta rays or particles are vary fast moving stream of electrons having a mass number of zero and a charge of -1.
Gamma rays are not particles but are electromagnetic waves similar to visible light and X-rays but with shorter wavelengths. They have no mass or charge.
An atom emitting alpha particles has its mass reducing by 4 units and its atomic number decreasing by 2.
An atom emitting beta particles as it decays has no change in mass but its atomic number increases by 1.
From the table:
A. Particle emitted = alpha particle; Protons lost = 2; Change in mass = -4
B. Particle emitted = alpha particle; Protons lost = 2; Change in mass = -4
C. Particle emitted = beta particles; protons gained = 1; Change in mass = 0
D. Particle emitted = alpha particle; Protons lost = 2; Change in mass = -4
E. Particle emitted = gamma ray; protons gained = 0; Change in mass = 0
F. Particle emitted = alpha particle; Protons lost = 2; Change in mass = -4
