Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The following nuclide, which are radioactive and which is stable has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Nuclear stability: There are many factors that give to nuclear stability. These are,
- Full nuclear shell (magic number)
- Even number of protons and neutrons
- Proton to neutron ratio
Note: When element has an
(b)
Interpretation:
The following nuclide, which are radioactive and which is stable has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Nuclear stability: There are many factors that give to nuclear stability. These are,
- Full nuclear shell (magic number)
- Even number of protons and neutrons
- Proton to neutron ratio
Note: When element has an atomic number higher than 83, it is unstable.
(c)
Interpretation:
The following nuclide, which are radioactive and which is stable has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Nuclear stability: There are many factors that give to nuclear stability. These are,
- Full nuclear shell (magic number)
- Even number of protons and neutrons
- Proton to neutron ratio
Note: When element has an atomic number higher than 83, it is unstable.
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