Question

Given the following nuclear reaction:
223/87 Fr → 0/-1 e + A/Z X

Column A
1. what is the atomic mass of the new atom?
2. What is the atomic number of the new atom?
3. What is the symbol of the new atom?
4. What type of decay is demonstrated here?

Column B
A. 89
B. 87
C. Beta Decay
D. 222
E. Gamma Decay
F. 88
G. 223
H. Ac
I. Fr
J. Ra
K. 224
L. 86
M. Alpha Decay

Answer 1

1. A. The atomic mass of the new atom is 223.
2. B. The atomic number of the new atom is 87.
3. I. The symbol of the new atom is Fr.
4. C. The type of decay demonstrated here is Beta Decay.