Using the Diagram above, differentiate between the nuclei found above the band of stability and the nuclei found below the band of stability. Include in your answer which nuclei will be more likely to undergo radioactive decay and why.

Using the Diagram above, differentiate between the nuclei found above the band of stability and the nuclei found below the band of stability. Include in your answer which nuclei will be more likely to undergo radioactive decay and why.

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Chapter13: Nuclear Structure

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22
52
Number of Protons
Using the Diagram above, differentiate between the nuclei found above the band of stability and the
nuclei found below the band of stability. Include in your answer which nuclei will be more likely to undergo
radioactive decay and why.

135
87
Type of Decay
Beta
Beta
Alpha
Fssion
Proton
Neutrom
Stable Nuclide
Unknown
25
32
42
52
62
Number of Neutrons
22

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