Chapter 24, Problem 45A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The significance of band stability to be described. 

Concept introduction:

Radioactive decay is unstable nuclei that lose energy by emitting radiation in a spontaneous process. Until they form stable atoms unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, often of a dissimilar element.

Answer to Problem 45A

Band stability defines if an element must create in lab or can found in nature.

Explanation of Solution

Band stability defines if an element must create in lab or can found in nature. For example if an isotope lies outside band stability it is a radioactive and undergoes decay in order to gain stability.

Conclusion

An isotope will spontaneously decay if it lies outside the band stability.