Explanation

The radioactive decay equation shows a parent nucleus (91Pa^233) decaying into a daughter nucleus (92U^233) with the emission of a particle.

The parent nucleus has an atomic number of 91 (Protactinium), and the daughter nucleus has an atomic number of 92 (Uranium).

This increase in atomic number indicates that a beta particle (β) has been emitted.

Explanation

The particle that comprises two protons and two neutrons is an alpha particle (α).

Alpha particles are emitted from the nucleus of an atom during a type of radioactive decay called alpha decay or α-emission.

Explanation

When a radioactive nuclide emits a beta (β) particle, it undergoes beta decay.

In beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton and an electron (the beta particle).

As a result, the atomic number (proton number) of the nucleus increases by 1.

Explanation

Alpha (α) radiation consists of heavy, positively charged particles (alpha particles) that are emitted from the nucleus of an atom during certain types of radioactive decay.

Alpha particles are highly ionizing, meaning they can efficiently remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, resulting in the formation of ions.

Explanation

To determine the symbol of element B with five protons and six neutrons, we can follow these steps:

The number of protons (atomic number) determines the element. An element with five protons is boron (B).

The mass number (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons. For this element, it is 5 + 6 = 11.

Therefore, the symbol for this element is 11B.

Explanation

The nucleus, which consists of protons and neutrons.

It is incredibly dense and occupies a very small volume compared to the extra-nuclear part (electrons).

However, the nucleus contains most of the atom's mass due to the significant mass of protons and neutrons.

Explanation

Protium (1H) is the lightest isotope of hydrogen, and it has no neutrons.

Its atomic nucleus consists of only one proton.

• Protons: 1
• Neutrons: 0
• Electrons: 1

Explanation

The symbol Z represents the proton number.

It is also known as the atomic number, which defines the element.

The symbol A represents the mass number (protons + neutrons).

Explanation

Mass number (237) = Number of protons (92) + Number of neutrons

Number of neutrons = Mass number - Number of protons

= 237 - 92

= 145

Therefore, the isotope 92U^237 has 145 neutrons.

Explanation

The atomic mass (also known as atomic weight) of an element is the total mass of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom.

This includes:

• Mass of protons (which defines the element)
• Mass of neutrons (which varies in different isotopes)