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Problem 1d
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Section: Questions
Chapter 31: Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
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Given information
We have,
We need to find the missing element.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Find the atomic mass of the desired element using Conserve nucleon number:
Let the desired element's atomic mass be 
, then
An alpha particle has been added to the gold atom, so it produces deuterium.
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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
Giancoli
ISBN: 9780321625922