One way to convert lead into gold is to irradiate 206Pb with neutrons. There are several steps

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One way to convert lead into gold is to irradiate 206Pb with neutrons. There are several steps in the process, and three neutrons are required for each lead atom. In addition to gold, three beta particles and three alpha particles are produced. (This process requires a particle accelerator, and the cost is much higher than the value of any gold that could be produced.)

(a) What isotope of gold will this process produce?

(b) Write the overall nuclear reaction for the process.

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

ISBN: 9780357026991

4th Edition

Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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