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A rare decay mode has been observed in which 223Ac emits a 14C nucleus. (a) The...

A rare decay mode has been observed in which 223Ac emits a 14C nucleus.

(a)

The decay equation is  223Ac → AX + 14C. Identify the nuclide AX.

O 208Pb

O 210Pb

O 209Bi

O 211Bi

(b)

Find the energy (in MeV) emitted in the decay. The mass of 223Ac is 223.019137 u. (Assume 1 u = 931.5 MeV/c2.)

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