Write symbolically the nuclear ∈+decay process of C116. Is the decayed product X an isotope or isobar of
?Given the mass values m (
) = 11.011434 u and m (X) = 11.009305 u. Estimate the Q-value in this process.
When the atom undergoes β+decay then the atomic number Z of the nucleus of the atom goes up by 1
The reaction will be
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Given
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m(X)= ![]()
Mass of an electron or positron = 0.000548 u
c = speed of light
The Q value of the nuclear masses of the
is given as:
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If atomic masses are used instead of nuclear masses, then we have to add 6
in the case of
and 5
in the case of
. hence the above equation reduces to
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