A nucleus the parent nucleus, decays to a daughter nucleus D by positron decay: where v is

Question:

A nucleusM n P,

the parent nucleus, decays to a daughter nucleus D by positron decay:

MPD+tie+ ov n (45.9)

where v is a neutrino, a particle that has nearly zero mass and zero charge. 

(a) What are the subscript and superscript for D?

(b) Prove that the mass loss in the reaction is Mp – Md – 2me, where Mp and Md are the atomic masses of the parent and daughter.

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

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question
Question Posted: