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`._(92)U^(238)` absorbs a neutron. The product emits an electron. This product further emits an electron. The result is

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`._(94)Pu^(239)`

B

`._(90)Pu^(239)`

C

`._(93)Pu^(237)`

D

.`_(94)Pu^(237)`

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the decay process of Uranium-238 when it absorbs a neutron and subsequently emits electrons. ### Step 1: Identify the initial nucleus The initial nucleus is Uranium-238, denoted as \( _{92}^{238}U \). ### Step 2: Absorption of a neutron When Uranium-238 absorbs a neutron, its mass number increases by 1 (since a neutron is added) while the atomic number remains the same. - New mass number: \( 238 + 1 = 239 \) - Atomic number remains: \( 92 \) This results in the formation of \( _{92}^{239}U \). ### Step 3: First emission of an electron The product \( _{92}^{239}U \) undergoes beta decay, emitting an electron (beta particle). In beta decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, which increases the atomic number by 1 while the mass number remains unchanged. - New mass number: \( 239 \) (remains the same) - New atomic number: \( 92 + 1 = 93 \) This results in the formation of \( _{93}^{239}Np \) (Neptunium-239). ### Step 4: Second emission of an electron Next, the Neptunium-239 nucleus \( _{93}^{239}Np \) also undergoes beta decay, emitting another electron. Again, a neutron is converted into a proton. - New mass number: \( 239 \) (remains the same) - New atomic number: \( 93 + 1 = 94 \) This results in the formation of \( _{94}^{239}Pu \) (Plutonium-239). ### Conclusion After both emissions of electrons, the final product is \( _{94}^{239}Pu \). ### Final Result The result of the process is Plutonium-239, denoted as \( _{94}^{239}Pu \). ---

To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the decay process of Uranium-238 when it absorbs a neutron and subsequently emits electrons. ### Step 1: Identify the initial nucleus The initial nucleus is Uranium-238, denoted as \( _{92}^{238}U \). ### Step 2: Absorption of a neutron When Uranium-238 absorbs a neutron, its mass number increases by 1 (since a neutron is added) while the atomic number remains the same. ...
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