Question

question 10 (1 point)
note that this is a follow up to question 9
200 a 200 c
po + e → bi + d
84 b 83 0
what type of radiation is emitted in the above problem? 1
is this an example of bombardment, yes or no? 2
a. radiation b. alpha c. beta d. neutron e. gamma
f. proton g. none h. no i. yes j. maybe?
k. no one ever made me learn this

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the nuclear - equation

In the nuclear equation \(^{200}_{84}Po + e^-\to^{200}_{83}Bi+D\), a neutron in polonium (\(Po\)) captures an electron (\(e^-\)) and changes into a proton, reducing the atomic number by 1. This is characteristic of electron - capture decay. In electron - capture decay, a proton in the nucleus combines with an inner - shell electron to form a neutron and a neutrino. The neutrino is emitted. Since a neutrino has no charge and very little mass, it is represented as \(^0_0
u\) in the nuclear equation. This is also a type of beta - decay (electron - capture is a form of beta - decay).

Step2: Determine if it's bombardment

Bombardment involves a high - energy particle (such as a proton, neutron, or alpha - particle) striking a nucleus. In this case, an electron is captured by the nucleus, not a high - energy particle striking the nucleus.

Answer:

1. C. beta
2. H. no