Question

Write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Pb-212

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanations:

Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle is emitted from the nucleus. A beta particle is written as:

$^0_{-1}\beta$

The required balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Pb-212 will be expressed as:

$^{212}_{82}Pb\rightarrow^0_{-1}\beta+^{212}_{83}Bi$

From the reaction, you can see that the beta decay of Pb-212 produces the Bismuth element with atomic number 83 and mass number 212.