What is the nuclear equation to represent:
Pu-239 is hit with a neutron to form Ce-146, another nucleus and three neutrons.
2007-04-14 06:28:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Pu-239 + n-1 ---> Ce-146 + Kr-91 + 3 n-1
2007-04-14 06:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep book on the nucleus. Atomic # of Pu = 94, so there are 145 neutrons. Add 1 to get 146, lose 3 to get 143. Find the At # of cerium, subtract that from 146 to find the number of neutrons in the cerium nucleus formed. The other nucleus has an atomic number of 94- atomic number of cerium, and a mass of the other nucleus' atomic number + the number of left-over neutrons.
2007-04-14 06:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nuclear bomb.
haha
but the guy above is right.
2007-04-14 06:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by Eric 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋