Question

an isotope of magnesium 27Mg, is used to detect leaks in water pipes, it decays by Beta-emission with a half like 0f 9.5 minutes. give the symbol and mass number of the atom formed by the loss of one Beta particle from an atom of 27Mg

Answer 1

Solution:

Refer to the nuclear equation below.

Symbol of the atom formed: Al

The mass number of the atom formed: 27

It decays to Aluminum.