Which isotopes are unstable with respect to  Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion?

Q: What are Radioactive Isotopes ?

A: The term isotope is defined as two or more form of the same element which differs in the number of…

Q: What is the primary factor that determines whether an nucleus is stable or unstable?

A: The nucleus is the small region that lies at the center of an atom. It is discovered in 1911 by…

Q: Predict the mode of decay of xenon-118

A: Xenon is a noble gas has an atomic number 54 and mass number 131. Isotope of xenon , 118Xe54…

Q: Element 107 was synthesized by bombarding bismuth-209 with chromium-54. Use nuclear symbols to write…

A: Given that, Bombardment of Bismuth-209 and Chromium-54 gives a element 107 and a neutron.

Q: Q )define :  1- nuclide radii  2- neutron structure 3- nuclear excited state 4- deuterium

A: The Defination of the following  are as follows

Q: What isotope is commonly used to determine thyroid activity and treat diseases of the thyroid?…

A: Radioisotopes are used in various field such as industrial areas, medical field etc. Like I-131 is…

Q: Which isotope is most likely unstable? 072Rb 20 Ne 10¹ 0¹B 160

A: Isotopes are members of a family of an elements that all have the same number of protons but…

Q: What is the nuclear chage ofF 69

A: Nuclear charge is defined as the charge present in the nucleus of the atom. The nuclide given is…

Q: What isotope is commonly used to determine thyroid activity and treat diseases of the thyroid? A) "C…

A: These days, the use of the radioactive element is commonly used in the treatment of disease. In the…

Q: Choose a letter for the following questions: Nuclei with _____ atomic numbers tend to have a…

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Q: The naturally occurring radioactive isotope of __________ is used to date ancient artifacts.…

A: A radionuclide is an atom that has excess nuclear energy making it unstable.

Q: For each pair of isotopes listed, predict which one is less stable:

A: For a stable isotope n/p ratio should be approximately 1. Those nuclei have neutron to proton ratio…

Q: How many half lives have passed if we measure 1 µg/g parent isotopes and 15 µg/g daughter isotopes…

A: Given: The amount of parent isotope in the rock sample = 1 μg/g The amount of daughter isotope in…

Q: During a nuclear decay a 238U atom can break apart into a helium-4 atom and one other atom. Assuming…

A: The property of a nucleus emitting α, β and γ rays is known as radioactivity and the substance…

Q: Compare and contrast the terms isotopes and radioisotopes

A: Isotopes are atoms of same elements which have same atomic number but different mass number. In…

Q: Choose which isotope you would expect to be most stable.

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Q: The krypton isotope 36?? 81 is the product of reactions when cosmic rays strike the atmosphere. It…

A: Beta-, β-10 has a net -1 charge and no mass, Hence after β-10 decay, the mass number remains the…

Q: The atomic mass of gold 197 is 196.96654 u. How much energy is required to completely separate the…

A: Mass defect: Mass defect is defined as the amount of variation between the given mass and actual…

Q: Which element is most likely to be radioactive?

A: Radioactivity It is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus will lose energy through the…

Q: Define the term half life , of a radioactive element.

A: The time it takes for one-half of the atoms of a radioactive material/elements to disintegrate are…

Q: Uranium – 237 undergoes beta emission. Circle the correct resultant nucleus:

A: A beta particle is denoted by: -1   0e

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A: Hydrogen consists of three isoptopes namely protium, deuterium and tritium. Protium consists of one…

Q: Predict the mode of decay of indium-120.

A: Indium which contains two stable isotopes and one o f them,In-113,is used for the production of…

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

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Q: Which radioactive decay is most probable? O !c → '}N + B O lịc → ZBe + O 4c → '8c + B• O %c → '}B +…

A: There are different type of decays in nuclear Chemistry to give different type of changes in nuclear…

Q: The emission of radiation is the radioisotopes losing energy. O True O False

A: Radioactive isotope, also called radioisotope, radionuclide, or radioactive nuclide, any of several…

Q: Radioactive isotopes can be used to calculate the age of materials because their decay rates are A…

A: Interpretation - To tell about radioactive isotope can be used to calculate the age of materials…

Q: which extra particle is an isotope cause it to be unstable

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Q: To make indium-111 for diagnostic work, silver-109 is bombarded with particles. What isotope forms…

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Q: What is the most likely mode of decay for each?(a) ¹¹¹₄₇Ag(b) ⁴¹₁₇Cl(c) ¹¹⁰₄₄R

A: Radioactive nuclie are unstable . They undergo spontaneous decay reaction by emission alpha, beta,…

Q: Which of the following is the most stable isotope?A. Carbon-14B. Uranium-235C. Francium-227D.…

A: Half lifetime: The stability of the radioactive nucleus can be determined by the value of half-life…

Q: Boron-10 is able to absorb neutrons and is therefore used in control rods in nuclear reactors. After…

A: Radioactive decay refers to the breakdown of an unstable nucleus to a stable nucleus with the…

Q: What isotopes were formed through the S-Process and R-Process? This is under stellar explosion

A: In the s-process, a nucleus captures a neutron sometime over a long period of time. Then the nucleus…

Q: Radioactive isotopes can be used to calculate the age of materials because their decay rates are A…

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Q: True or False: The ratio of unstable isotopes to stable isotopes is part of absolute-age dating.

A: There are two methods of dating: 1) Relative age dating 2) absolute age dating Relative dating- It…

Q: how are the numbers of neutrons and protons in a nucleus related to it’s stability?

A: Number of neutrons and protons are an effective means of predicting nuclear stability. This ratio is…

Q: b- The radioactive nucleus Ra has a half-life of approximately 1.6 103 yr. Given that the Solar…

A: Radioactivity is basically a first-order reaction. A first-order reaction means the rat of the…

Q: A 15.0-mCi (millicurie) radioactive source runs for 2.63 hours. How many atoms have disintegrated?

A: The given activity value in mCi is first converted to Ci and then to atoms/s as shown below, 1…

Q: An isotope with Z> 83, will likely decay through Alpha Beta Gamma Electron capture

A: An isotope with Z> 83, was likely decay through

Q: Determine the isotope if it is stable or unstable. o Zn-70 Ро-214 Th-232 Ag-115 Pb-204

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Q: The band of stability represents nuclei that are not likely to undergo radioactive decay. True False

A: (a) We know that Band of stability is the stability of elements determined by the ratio of the…

Q: Which of the following poses a greater health hazard: a radioactive isotope with a short half-life…

A: Radioactive isotopes of an element can be defined as atoms that contain an unstable nucleus and…

Q: Define nuclear radiation?

A: Nuclear radiation refers to the particles and photons emitted during reactions that involve the…

Q: -14 is an isotope used to perform radioactive dating tests on the complete symbol for this isotope?…

A: Isotopes have same atomic number but different atomic mass.  17) Complete symbol of Americium-241 =…

Q: A beta particle is A. a helium nucleus emitted by a larger nucleus . B. a form of highly penetrating…

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Q: What types of radiation (electromagnetic radiation and/or high-energy particle) are produced in the…

A: Lutetium is an element present in f-block of the periodic table with an atomic number of 71. It has…

Q: What are Cathode rays?

A: Given information,      Cathode rays