Question

Complete the following equation: 250/96Cm ——-> ? + 4 1/0n

Answer 1

Answer:

²⁵⁰₉₆Cm → ²⁴⁶₉₆Cm + 4 ¹₀n

Explanation:

The complete equation is;

²⁵⁰₉₆Cm → ²⁴⁶₉₆Cm + 4 ¹₀n

• The above equation is an example of a nuclear reaction in which unstable atom of Cm emits neutrons to become more stable.
• Radioactive isotopes undergo radioactivity or decay to attain stability, they do so by emitting particles such as alpha, beta particles or a neutron.
• An atom of Cm-250 undergoes decay and emits four neutrons to form an atom of Cm-246.