Chapter 17

Explain how radiation can cause genetic defects. Has this ever been observed in laboratory animals? In humans?

How many protons and neutrons are in this nuclide? 207 81Tl

How many protons and neutrons are in this nuclide? 219 86Rn

Identify the particle represented by each symbol as an alpha particle, a beta particle, a gamma ray, a positron, a neutron, or a proton. (a) 0 -1e (b) 1 0n (c) 0 0g

Identify the particle represented by each symbol as an alpha particle, a beta particle, a gamma ray, a positron, a neutron, or a proton. (a) Ip (b) \({ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}\) (c) \(+1^{0}\)

Write a nuclear equation for the alpha decay of each nuclide. (a) U-234 (b) Th-230 (c) Ra-226 (d) Rn-222

Write a nuclear equation for the alpha decay of each nuclide. (a) Po-218 (b) Po-214 (c) Po-210 (d) Th-227

Write a nuclear equation for the beta decay of each nuclide. (a) Pb-214 (b) Bi-214 (c) Th-231 (d) Ac-227

Write a nuclear equation for the beta decay of each nuclide. (a) Pb-211 (b) Tl-207 (c) Th-234 (d) Pa-234

Write a nuclear equation for positron emission by each nuclide. (a) C-11 (b) N-13 (c) O-15