Use the periodic table and your knowledge of isotopes to complete these statements.

When polonium-210 emits an alpha particle, the child isotope has an atomic mass of _.

I-131 undergoes beta-minus decay. The chemical symbol for the new element is _.

Fluorine-18 undergoes beta-plus decay. The child isotope has an atomic mass of ___.

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Teagan Manning

10 May, 12:48

Use the periodic table and your knowledge of isotopes to complete these statements.

When polonium-210 emits an alpha particle, the child isotope has an atomic mass of _.

I-131 undergoes beta-minus decay. The chemical symbol for the new element is _.

Fluorine-18 undergoes beta-plus decay. The child isotope has an atomic mass of ___.

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Prissy · Answer 1

Use the periodic table and your knowledge of isotopes to complete these statements.

When polonium-210 emits an alpha particle, the child isotope has an atomic mass of ⇒ 206.

I-131 undergoes beta-minus decay. The chemical symbol for the new element is ⇒ Xe.

Fluorine-18 undergoes beta-plus decay. The child isotope has an atomic mass of ⇒ 18.