One nuclide in each of these pairs is radioactive. Predictwhich is radioactive and which is stable: (a) 4020Ca and 4520Ca,(b) 12C and 14C, (c) lead-206 and thorium-230. Explainyour choice in each case.

If N = Number of neutrons P = No of protons If the N/P ratio is greater than 1, then the nuclei are…

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Chapter19: Radioactivity And Nuclear Energy

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One nuclide in each of these pairs is radioactive. Predict
which is radioactive and which is stable: (a) ⁴⁰₂₀Ca and ⁴⁵₂₀Ca,
(b) ¹²C and ¹⁴C, (c) lead-206 and thorium-230. Explain
your choice in each case.

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