The equation shows the radioactive decay of radon-222. 222 86 Rn 218 84 Po + 4

Question:

The equation shows the radioactive decay of radon-222.

22286Rn → 21884Po + 42 α + r

Calculate the total energy output from this decay and state what forms of energy are produced.

(Mass of 22286Rn = 221.970 u, mass of 22286Po = 217.963 u, mass of 4/2 α = 4.002u, 1 u is the unified atomic mass unit = 1.660 × 10−27 kg.)

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Cambridge International AS And A Level Physics Coursebook

ISBN: 9781108859035

3rd Edition

Authors: David Sang, Graham Jones, Gurinder Chadha, Richard Woodside

Question Posted: