Question

Which nucleus completes the following equation? A. 299 Np B. 20Pa C. 2 Pa D. - Np

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D. ²³⁹₉₃Np

Explanation:

Let the unknown be ʸₓA.

Thus, the equation becomes:

²³⁹₉₂U —> ⁰₋₁e + ʸₓA

Next, we shall determine the x, y and A. This can be obtained as follow:

92 = –1 + x

Collect like terms

92 + 1 = x

93 = x

x = 93

239 = 0 + y

239 = y

y = 239

ʸₓA => ²³⁹₉₃A => ²³⁹₉₃Np

Thus, the complete equation is:

²³⁹₉₂U —> ⁰₋₁e + ²³⁹₉₃Np