Predict a likely mode of decay for unstable nuclide. Te-139

Q: Predict a likely mode of decay for each unstable nuclide.a. Mo-109b. Ru-90c. P-27d. Sn-100

A: The likely mode of decay for each unstable nuclide are as follows.

Q: How nuclear stability is related to binding energy per nucleon

A: Nuclear stability is related to binding energy per nucleon that has to be given.

Q: Write a partial decay series for Th-232 undergoing the sequential decays: a, B, B, a.

A: α decay means atomic mass reduce by 4 and atomic number reduce by 2. β decay means no change in…

Q: Predict a likely mode of decay for unstable nuclide.  Mo-109

A: Emission of energy and subatomic particles is termed as radioactivity.

Q: 1. The radioactive nuclide has a half-life of 17.5 hours. What a 0.0100 g sample after 24.0 hours…

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Q: When an alpha particle is released, it causes Ra-226 to decay to Rn- 222. Write a balanced nuclear…

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Q: Heavy nuclides with too few neutrons to be in the band (zone) of stability are most likely to decay…

A: The correct answer about the stability of Heavy nuclides is given below

Q: What radionuclide technique can be used to estimate the age of fossils up to 50,000 years old?

A: Radionuclide: It is also known as Radioactive nuclide, radioactive isotopes. These are the atoms…

Q: 15. Th-232 undergoes a disintegration series by successive alpha, beta, beta, alpha, alpha, alpha,…

A: Solution : Thorium is such an element that occurs naturally on the earth's crust. Thorium has…

Q: Write a nuclear equation for the indicated decay of nuclide. Cr-51 (electron capture)

A: In Nuclear Chemistry, electron capture is one of the various decay processes though which an…

Q: Iridium‑192 undergoes β decay and then emits γ radiation. Identify the stable daughter nuclide…

A: During β decay β -particles release .Which is high energy electron.

Q: Which nuclide is most likely to undergo beta decay? a) Si-22 b) Rb-91 c) Ar-35 d) Co-52

A: Elements having neutron to proton ratio (N/Z) more are unstable as they contain more number of…

Q: The nuclide 24'U is the daughter nuclide resulting from the alpha decay of what parent nuclide?

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Q: Write the balanced nuclear equation for tin-126(B-decay)

A: The atomic no. of Sn is 50. β particle is -1β0. Thus, in β decay atomic no. increases by 1 and…

Q: what type of radioactivity occurs on the decay of polonium-216 to bismuth-216?

A: There are different type of dicays like alpha decay , beta decay , Gamma decay, positron emission…

Q: Compare the relative health risks of contact with a given amount of 226Ra, which has a half-life of…

A: In order to solve this question, we will apply the formula for half life and find out the rate…

Q: write a nucler reactiun to tepresent cobalt-60 decaying to nickel -60 plus a beta particle plus 9…

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Q: What is the missing product of the nuclear reaction? 20983Bi + 11p > ? + 21085Po    A) Alpha B)…

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Q: What is the binding energy per nucleon? Why is the binding energy per nucleon, rather than per…

A: Binding energy: Energy required breaking down the particles from the system. It is appropriate for…

Q: For the following unstable nuclide  predict the decay pathway and write the nuclear equation a)…

A: The N/Z ratio is a measure of the stability of a nucleus. This ratio predicts the likely mode of…

Q: Tungsten-180 decays into hafnium-176 and an unknown particle. What is the unknown particle

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Q: Write a balanced nuclear equation for Bi-210 (alpha decay).

A: Alpha decay is a type of radioactive  decay in which the atomic nuclei emits alpha particles to…

Q: The elementary particle (designated as Y) which is used to bombard the mother nuclide is 197 80 1Hg…

A: In the given reaction mass number remains unchanged while  atomic number decreased by one. When…

Q: The nuclide Tl is the daughter nuclide resulting from the α decay of what parent nuclide?

A: The spontaneous process of the breakdown of an unstable heavy atom by emitting radiation is called…

Q: What is the daughter nuclide when Pb-214 experiences beta decay? (Write your answer as a symbol-mass…

A: • The beta particles are electrons, -1e0 ( mass number zero and charge -1 )    • When a nucleus…

Q: What is the proper minimum required radiation protection for alpha particles? .O Heavy clothing O…

A: An alpha particle consist of two protons and two neutrons. The penetrating power of radiation which…

Q: Write the nuclear equation for the most likely mode of decay foreach unstable nuclide.a. Ru-114 b.…

A: 1) look at the atomic number in the periodic table. 2)Calculate the number of neutrons for the…

Q: What type of decay causes Na-22 to become Ne-22? (Type alpha, beta, gamma or positron)

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Q: 8. He + 27AI ---→ H + 2 13

A: In balanced nuclear equation,  the sum of the mass numbers and the sum of the atomic numbers balance…

Q: The nuclide  ^247 Es can be made by bombardment of ^238U in a reaction that emits five neutrons.…

A: The nuclear reaction representing this process is as follows:

Q: A radioactive decay series that begins with 23290Th endswith formation of the stable nuclide…

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Q: Predict the mode of decay of (a) plutonium-239

A: The given radioactive nuclide is plutonium-239.

Q: Who discovered radioactivity?

A: Who discovered radioactivity?

Q: Fill in missing sub- and superscripts for all particles to complete the following equation for…

A: Given a positron decay equation and we are asked to complete the equation by filling the missing…

Q: Write the nuclear equation for the most likely mode of decay foreach unstable nuclide.a. Kr-74 b.…

A: When n/p ratio is calculated for given elements  1st  7436Kr           n/p = 1.0555 ≈ 1.06∵ n/p…

Q: Classify the following nuclear reactions by the type of nuclear decay represented.

A: Alpha decay is a process where the parent nucleus emits an alpha particle and thereby decays to a…

Q: Predict a likely mode of decay for unstable nuclide. Ba-123

A: The mode of decay that is likely to be undergone by the nuclide depends on the neutrons to proton…

Q: Lead-210 can be formed by the decay of either thallium-210 or polonium-214, depending on what type…

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Q: Write balanced nuclear equations for the following: 8. The loss of an alpha particle by Th-230

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Q: Write balanced nuclear equations for the following:(a) Formation of ²⁴¹₉₅Am through β⁻ decay(b)…

A: Isotopes are those elements which have same atomic number but different mass numbers. There are many…

Q: Determine the rate of decay (in decay events per sec) from 1.00 mol of radioactive nuclides with…

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Q: what is the connection between radioactivity and chart of nuclide?

A: Radioactivity is the act of emitting radiation spontaneously. This is done by an atomic nucleus…

Q: Write a nuclear reaction for the neutron-induced fission of U-235 to produce Te-137 and Zr-97. How…

A: A nuclear reaction for the neutron-induced fission of U-235 to produce Te-137 and Zr-97 is to be…

Q: If the nuclide has a half-life of 12 hours, how much of the nuclide remains in the patient after 6.0…

A: Given :  Half life of nuclide  = 12 hours  Total time = 6 days   Or total time = 6 × 24 hours = 144…

Q: Write balanced nuclear equations for a) the loss of an alpha particle by Th-230 b) the loss of a…

A: In the process of alpha decay, a particle having +2 units of charge and 4 units of mass is released…

Q: Calculate the percent activity of the radioactive isotope cobalt-60 remaining after three…

A: Here we are required to find the percent activity of radioactive isotope of cobalt 60 remaining…

Q: If a Xe-134 releases an alpha particle, what is the isotope that is produced?

A: If a Xe-134 releases an alpha particle, what is the isotope that is produced?

Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.