a) Why does the zone of stability deviate from the line N/Z=1? b) Why do elements with higher atomic number tend to undergo alpha decay more often than elements with lower atomic number? c) How is it possible for a beta particle (essentially a fast-moving electron) to be ejected from the nucleus of an atom? d) Why are such large amounts of energy associated with nuclear processes?

a) Why does the zone of stability deviate from the line N/Z=1? b) Why do elements with higher atomic number tend to undergo alpha decay more often than elements with lower atomic number? c) How is it possible for a beta particle (essentially a fast-moving electron) to be ejected from the nucleus of an atom? d) Why are such large amounts of energy associated with nuclear processes?

Foundations of Astronomy (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Atoms And Spectra

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