3. when the neutron to proton ratio in a radioactive isotope is higher than that required for stability, it may gain greater stability by emitting: a) Positron b) Alpha radiation c) Beta radiation

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Q: Which radioactive decay produces a nuclei compromised of two protons and two neutrons?  A) positron…

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Q: An isotope is an element with a different mass number (different number of neutrons). For…

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Q: The mass of a proton is 1.00728 amu and that of a neutron is 1.00867 amu. What is the mass defect…

A: Ni-60 has number of protons + neutrons = 60  And the mass of Ni-60 nucleus = 59.9308 amu Given :…

Q: NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY: Consider the nuclei 117 50Sn. Determine its mass defect in kilograms if its…

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Q: ¹¹C is often used in PET (positron emission tomography) diagnostic equipment. What nuclide is…

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Q: n.Here are some other types of particles In Chapter 6, neutrons were given by the following symbol:…

A: Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle…

Q: 1. Write a balanced nuciear equations for the following: a) the loss of an alpha particle by…

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Q: The nuclide 93Np239 decays by emission of a negative electron. The daughter nucleus will have an…

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Q: Consider the nuclei  11750Sn. Determine its mass defect in kilograms if its atomic mass is 116.902…

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Q: NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY: Consider the nuclei 117 50Sn. Determine its mass defect in kilograms if its…

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Q: The accompanying graph illustrates the decay of 4288Mo, which decays via positron emission. A. What…

A: The nuclear decay  equation for the decay process is  8842Mo ----> 8841Nb + 0+1e

Q: 2. What is the difference between radioactive decay and nuclear transmutation?

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Q: In the decay 23 Th →Ra + He identify the mass number (by balancing mass numbers) and 90 the atomic…

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Q: Breeder reactors are used to convert the nonfissionable nuclide 232 Th to a fissionable product.…

A: The neutron capture reaction for the nuclide will be  23290Th + 10n -----> 23390Th

Q: The equation below is best described as ___________. ²³⁵₉₂U → ²³⁵₉₃Np + ⁰₋₁e A) alpha decay.…

A: Alpha decay is one process that unstable atoms can use to become more stable. During alpha decay, an…

Q: The equation below is best described as ___________. ²¹⁰₈₄Po→ ⁴₂He + ²⁰⁶₈₂Pb A) alpha decay.…

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Q: For the Isotope  85/38 Sr. What is the nuclear equation for this problem?

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Q: The table below lists information about the radioactive decay of three nuclides. Fill in the missing…

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Q: Which of the following nuclear emissions moves away from negatively charged plates and moves towards…

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Q: Write out the decay equation and draw a decay diagram for the decay of 77mBr to 77Br. If the mass of…

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Q: 7. Complete the following nuclear equatio 200 80Hg + 204 82Ph alpha particle O beta particle gamma…

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Q: 48. The isotope Zn undergoes what mode of radioactive decay? (A) Alpha emission (C) Gamma emission…

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Q: Which type of nuclear decay is the only one that yields a product (or "daughter" nuclide) with a…

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Q: 8 a. The alpha decay of 232 Pu 94 b. The positron decay of C c. The beta decay of 437 23TC

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Q: 150 decays by positron emission. Balance the nuclear equation by giving the mass number, atomic…

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Q: 20. A 232Th nucleus decays by first emitting an 90 alpha particle. It later decays by emitting two…

A: Alpha decay or α-decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha…

Q: Neon-20  is formed when a nucleus emits s positron.

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Q: What particle is emitted when Cobalt-60 decays to nickel-60? A. neutron D. a-particle B. proton E.…

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Q: 31. When an element undergoes alpha decay, the mass number _ and the atomic number _ in the…

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Q: The most likely decay mode (or modes) of the unstable nuclide ¹¹C would be A) positron…

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Q: Which of the following statements is true of an antineutrino emitted in beta decay? A Its mass is…

A: Anti neutrino has no charge and neglegible mass.

Q: Which of the following types of radioactive decay involves the emission of high-energy…

A: Given : We have to tell which type of radioactive decay involves the emission of high-energy…

Q: Identify the unknown particle X in the following nuclear reaction: You may use the periodic table…

A: Identify the unknown particle X in the following nuclear reaction: 1H1 + 7Li3 = X + 1n0

Q: Due: Toda All changes saved 6. If a nucleus needs to decrease its neutrons and add a proton to…

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Q: 21083Bi→42He +20681Tl + ________ Complete the nuclear equation above. alpha particle beta particle…

A: The reaction given is, => 21083Bi→42He +20681Tl + AZX

Q: What changes occur to the atomic number and mass of a nucleus during each of the following decay…

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Q: Q3 Radium-224 decays through the pathway a, a, a, ß, a, ß. What intermediates are formed in this…

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Q: Carbon-14 emits an electron and it becomes nitrogen-14. Which of the following is this an example…

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Q: 47. U-238 emits an alpha particle to produce A. U-234 B. Pa-234 C. Th-234 D. Ra-234 E. Th-236

A: U-238 emits a alpha particle to produce U-234 Equation. U-238 ----> U-234 +  2He4

Q: 08 Cf undergoes alpha decay. What is the product of this decay?

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Q: Q7) 154 Dy The isotope formed by the alpha decay of is 67 Ho .C. 150 66 Dy 15" Ho a. .b. d.

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Q: The table below lists information about the radioactive decay of three nuclides. Fill in the missing…

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Q: Bismuth-214 emits an alpha particle and the new nucleus formed is:

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Q: What type of nuclei is used in PET scan instruments? A) Proton emitters B) Gamma ray emitters C)…

A: PET  scan is  generally used  in diagnosis of internal organ of the body.

Q: 60-Co beta decays with half- life of 5.27 years (1.66 x108 sec) into 60NI, which then promptly emits…

A: a) The activity of a sample is given by A = N × ln2t12 Here, the half-life is given to be = 5.27…