What are the missing nuclear symbols for the bombardment reation?
25/13Al + 30/15? >>> 30/15P + 1/0n
If we write it this way, so that the atomic number is first and the mass number is second, it will be a little less confusing. In general, however, just keep the numbers so the subscripts add up on each side and the superscripts add up on each side.
13Al25 + 15P30 = 15P30 + on1 + 13Al24
How do you know it's P. Look on the periodic table for atomic number 15 and that's it.
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To determine the missing nuclear symbols for the bombardment reaction, we need to balance the equation using atomic numbers and mass numbers.
Let's start by identifying the missing symbols. We have 25/13Al, which means it is aluminum (Al) with an atomic number of 13 and a mass number of 25. On the product side, we have 30/15P, which denotes phosphorus (P) with an atomic number of 15 and a mass number of 30.
Now, let's focus on the missing symbol on the reactant side, which is 30/15?. Since the atomic number of phosphorus is 15, we need to find an element with an atomic number of 15 to complete the equation. The only element with an atomic number of 15 is phosphorus itself.
Therefore, the missing symbol on the reactant side is 30/15P.
To balance the equation, we also need to consider the number of neutrons (represented by the mass number).
25/13Al + 30/15P + 1/0n
Here, 1/0n represents a neutron, which has an atomic number of 0 and a mass number of 1. It is neutral, so it does not affect the charge or element identification.
Now, the balanced equation for the bombardment reaction is:
25/13Al + 30/15P → 30/15P + 1/0n