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Ch.21 - Nuclear Chemistry
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Capitolo 21, Problema 29d

Complete and balance the following nuclear equations by supplying the missing particle: (d) 12253I → 12254Xe + ?

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Identify the type of nuclear reaction occurring. In this case, the atomic number increases by 1, indicating a beta decay process.
In beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton, and a beta particle (an electron) is emitted.
Write the general equation for beta decay: \( ^A_ZX \rightarrow ^A_{Z+1}Y + \beta^- \).
Apply the beta decay equation to the given problem: \( ^{122}_{53}I \rightarrow ^{122}_{54}Xe + \beta^- \).
Verify that the mass number (A) and atomic number (Z) are balanced on both sides of the equation.

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