The penetrating power of alpha rays, beta rays, and gamma rays varies greatly. Alpha particles can be blocked by a few pieces of paper. Beta particles pass through paper but are stopped by aluminum foil. Gamma rays are the most difficult to stop and require concrete, lead, or other heavy shielding to block them.
Answer:
For O: atomic number = 8 # neutrons = 8
For Al: atomic mass = 27, # electrons = 13
Answer:
H⁺(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ H₃O⁺(aq)
Explanation:
According to Brönsted-Lowry acid-base theory, an acid is a substance that donates H⁺. Let's consider the molecular equation showing that benzoic acid is a Brönsted-Lowry acid.
C₆H₅COOH(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ C₆H₅COO⁻(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)
The complete ionic equation includes all the ions and molecular species.
C₆H₅COO⁻(aq) + H⁺(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ C₆H₅COO⁻(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)
The net ionic equation includes only the ions that participate in the reaction and the molecular species.
H⁺(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ H₃O⁺(aq)
