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Copper-64 can decay by either β+ &β- emission . Give equations for both processes and identify the resulting elements.

Important Questions on Atomic Structure and Particle Physics

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Uranium 238 decays through a series of α & β -decays to eventually form the stable isotope lead- 206 in what is known as a decay chain.

Determine the number of each type of decay in the decay chain.

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Show that the charges on the quarks making up a proton give it a charge of +1e.
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Show that the charges on the quarks making up a neutron give it a charge of 0.
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A ρ-meson is made up of an up quark and an antidown quark. Calculate its charge.
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 Draw a diagram similar to Figure to show β+ - dacay.

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A visual representation of the change within the neutron as it decays into a proton.

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Write an equation to describe the changes in β+ - decay.

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A visual representation of the change within the neutron as it decays into a proton.