Identify and describe the type of radiation emitted during the radioactive decay of the radioisotope xenon 135
135Xe that does not capture a neutron decays to Cs-135, one of the 7 long-lived fission products, while 135Xe that does capture a neutron becomes stable 136Xe. Estimates of the proportion of 135Xe during steady-state reactor operation that captures a neutron include 90%,[6] 39%–91%[7] and "essentially all".[8]
136Xe from neutron capture ends up as part of the eventual stable fission xenon which also includes 136Xe, 134Xe, 132Xe, and 131Xe produced by fission and beta decay rather than neutron capture.
133Xe, 137Xe, and 135Xe that has not captured a neutron all beta decay to isotopes of caesium. Fission produces 133Xe, 137Xe, and 135Xe in roughly equal amounts, but after neutron capture, fission caesium will contain more stable 133Cs (which however can become 134Cs on further neutron activation) and highly radioactive 137Cs than 135Cs.
To identify and describe the type of radiation emitted during the radioactive decay of the radioisotope Xenon-135, we can refer to the information available in scientific databases or reference materials. One such reliable source is the Table of Nuclides, which provides details on various isotopes and their decay modes.
One way to access this information is to visit a website that hosts the Table of Nuclides or use software that includes a nuclear database. These tools allow you to search for specific isotopes and provide details about their decay characteristics.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to identify and describe the type of radiation emitted during the radioactive decay of Xenon-135 using the National Nuclear Data Center's Nuclear Wallet Cards website:
1. Open a web browser and visit the National Nuclear Data Center's website at https://www.nndc.bnl.gov/nudat2/.
2. On the homepage, click on "NuDat2: National Nuclear Data Center's Draw/Appearance/Utilities Toolkit" located in the upper menu bar.
3. In the "Options" section of the NuDat2 Toolkit page, select "Chart of Nuclides" from the dropdown list.
4. Once the Chart of Nuclides page is loaded, you will see a search bar at the top.
5. Enter "Xe-135" in the search bar and press Enter or click the search icon.
6. The isotopic details for Xenon-135 will be displayed on the Chart of Nuclides.
7. Look for the decay modes listed for Xenon-135, which will indicate the type of radiation emitted during its radioactive decay.
8. The chart might indicate several decay modes, such as alpha decay, beta decay, or spontaneous fission. Look for the most prominent decay mode(s) with the highest decay probability.
By following these steps, you should be able to identify and describe the type of radiation emitted during the radioactive decay of the radioisotope Xenon-135. Please note that specific databases or resources may differ in appearance and functionality, so the steps provided here apply specifically to the National Nuclear Data Center's tools.