Q2Q-Transmutation (1 Viewer)

[Chand]

Not sure that this has been asked before but theres a dot point that says:

- describe nuclear transmutations due to natural radioactivity

Just to verify, do we have to state each radiation and what happens? i.e. alpha radiation, beta radiation and gamma radiation...or am I on a completely different path?


Thanks,
Chand

 

[Constip8edSkunk]

writing nuclear reaction equations to describe and to give an example of a transmution wont hurt, and prolly saves time and space, and its good to know one anyway. when u said "each radiation", you are prolly referring to the U-238 decay right? i doubt they'll ask a question that require u to memorise that whole process.

 

[Chand]

yeah ok, thanks..i get where ur coming from

 

[Fosweb]

Just be careful: Gamma Decay is NOT natural transmutation.

 

[Chand]

yep I got that...another q..do we need to know the equation that releases the positron and a neutrino?...Ive read in a couple of books but havent actually practised in class..