In each pair of isotopes shown, indicate which one you would expect to be radioactive.

Q: Give a brief summary of what radioactive decay is, and give an example.

A: Given : Radioactive decay  To find : Summary and example  Solution : Radioactive decay is the…

Q: A radioactive particle that consists of two protons and two neutrons:   alpha particle   beta…

A: Nuclear decay When a nucleus of an atom is unstable it gives out energy in the form of radiation…

Q: What is radioactive decay and give one example of a radioactive atom used in medicine?

A: Radioactive decay:It is known as the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses its energy by…

Q: What element is most commonly used in the production of nuclear energy?

A: Answer -  Nuclear energy - Nuclear energy is the energy in the nucleus, or core, of an atom. A…

Q: Bismuth-209 undergoes alpha decay.  what is the nuclear reaction that shows this decay process.

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Q: Alpha ... s Beta .... Gemma .... . Aluminum Teed Lead Which of the following BEST describes Gamma…

A: The correct option is (a): An atom shoots off a photon to release energy and stabilize it's nucleus.

Q: There are at least three types of radioactive rays. O True False

A: True

Q: The radioactive element francium undergoes a series of nuclear decays, eventually forming a stable…

A: Alpha DecayXZA - H24e  → YZ-2A-4          ↓         ∝Beta decaye.g C614   - e-10    → N714

Q: An positively charged particle with the same mass as an electron emitted as nuclear radiation is…

A: we need to tell which particle is positively charged and has mass equal to mass of electron

Q: Uranium-238 emits an alpha particle. The new nucleus that forms has a mass number of and an atomic…

A: Atomic number of Uranium = 92 the alpha particle is H24e.

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Q: In 1932, James Chadwick discovered a new subatomic particle when he bombarded beryllium-9 with alpha…

A: The objective of the question is to identify the subatomic particle discovered by James Chadwick in…

Q: What atomic number, mass number, and element results when a Curium-236 atom emits an alpha particle…

A: Given :- Curium-236 atom emits an alpha particle through radioactive decay  To determine :- atomic…

Q: How is energy released from uranium atoms?

A: All nuclear power plants use nuclear fission, and most nuclear power plants use uranium atoms.

Q: If a 238U atom decays by a series of radioactive decays that includes emission of 4 alpha particles…

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Q: Question 4 In the balanced nuclear equation for beta emission of Th-234 the atomic number of the…

A: In beta emission, the particles are high energy electrons and these electrons are not attached to…

Q: What is the zone of stability? What are three decay processes that help an isotope get to the zone…

A: Zone of stability or band of stability is the region in the plot of number of protons versus number…

Q: 1. Primordial (Terrestrial) Radionuclides i. Natural Radioactive Series: Many of the naturally…

A: Radioactive Series : A series of elements which are formed by disintegration of parent atomic nuclei…

Q: 83Sr is a radioactive isotope. What is the most likely mode of radioactive decay for83Sr? and why

A: A question based on nuclear reactions. A radioisotope is prescribed for which the most likely mode…

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

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Q: An alpha particle has a mass number of ____ and a charge of ____.

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Q: What is the nuclear symbol for a proton

A: In the nuclear notation for the element, it is given as:         X: Element Z: Atomic Number =…

Q: What is the universal symbol for radioactive materials and radioactive waste?

A: Radioactive substances are very hazardous substances.  So they have to be handled properly at all…

Q: Explain what part of an atom undergoes change during radioactive decay.

A: Explained as follows

Q: 2. Use the following isotopes to answer the following 17 F, 88 Sr, 135 Cs, 55 100 Sn, 50 214, Po 84…

A: No. of protons and neutrons is as follows: 1)   17F9           p=9           n=8n/p ratio=89…