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desmond iking
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Homework Statement
An atom of 28_13 AI decays into stable nuclide 28_14 Si by emitiing a beta particle.
What's 28_14 Si ?
the ans given is positive ion?
in my opinion, it should be a neutral atom... which is correct?
Think about conservation of charge. If a beta particle is emitted, what does that tell you about what remains?desmond iking said:If the 28 _13 nucleus decay then the positive ion is formed? Am I right? But here's an atom not nucleus
An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge.
A neutral atom is an atom that has an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in a neutral charge.
AI, or artificial intelligence, does not decay into a stable Si atom. However, some radioactive isotopes of AI may undergo radioactive decay and eventually form a stable Si atom.
The main difference between an ion and a neutral atom is in their charges. An ion has a positive or negative charge due to gaining or losing electrons, while a neutral atom has no charge because it has an equal number of protons and electrons.
An atom can become an ion due to various factors such as chemical reactions, exposure to high energy radiation, and interaction with other ions. These processes can result in the gain or loss of electrons, leading to the formation of ions.