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Write nuclear reaction equation for
(i) `alpha` decay of `._88Ra^(226)` (ii) `alpha` decay of `._94Pu^(242)` (iii) `beta^(-)` decay of `._15P^(32)`
(iv) `beta^(-)` decay of `._83Bi^(210)` (v) `beta^(+)` decay of `._6C^(11)` (vi) `beta^(+)` decay of `._43Tc^(97)`
(vii) Electron capture of `._54Xe^(120)`.

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To write the nuclear reaction equations for the specified decays, we will follow the conventions for alpha decay, beta decay (both negative and positive), and electron capture. ### Solution: **(i) Alpha decay of Radium-226 (Ra-226):** - An alpha particle (which is \( ^4_2He \)) is emitted from Radium-226. - The equation for this decay is: \[ ...
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