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Problem 34a
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Section: Problems
Chapter 31: Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
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31 Dec 2021
Given information
In this question we have been given that If is struck by a slow neutron, it can form and another nucleus.
And we have been asked to find the missing or second nucleus.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The reaction is;
The reactants have a total of 3 protons and 4 neutrons and 3 electrons.
so the products should have the same.
After accounting for the helium , there are 3 neutrons and 1 proton and 1 electron in the other product, so it must be tritium .
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