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Identify the subatomic particles in strontium-82 and rubidium-82. Then, explain what type of nuclear decay is most likely to convert strontium-82 to rubidium-82.

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We can convert strontium-82 to rubidium-82 by positron emission.

The three main fundamental subatomic particles in an atom are;

  • Protons
  • Neutrons
  • Electrons

In a neutral atom, the number of protons is always equal to the number of electrons.

In strontium-82, there are 44 neutrons, 38 electrons and 38 protons. In rubidium-82, there are 45 neutrons, 37 electrons and 37 protons. We can convert  strontium-82 to rubidium-82 by positron emission.

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