The first six elements of the first transition series have the following number of stable isotopes: Element Number of Stable Isotopes Sc Ti V 1 Cr 3 Mn 1 Fe 4 Explain why Sc, V, and Mn each has only one stable isotope while the other elements have several.

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

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

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Q: Why are the chemical properties of all isotopes of the same element identical?

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Q: 13N is more likely to undergo electron capture than alpha particle decay. Explain why

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Q: Which element is most likely to be radioactive?

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Q: Write the isotope symbol for each radioisotope.

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

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Q: Which of the following species is an isotope of 79Br? A) 40Ar+ B) 79Se c) 79Br- D) 80BR E) 3452-

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

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Q: 13. Consider the table below. What is the relative abundance of isotope A? Isotope Abundance A 65 B…

A: Abundance of A (Abd A) = 65 Abundance of B (AbdB) = 115 Abundance of C (AbdC) = 20 Total Abundance…

Q: 203.) The naturally occurring isotope rubidium-87 decays by beta emission to strontium-87. This…

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Q: A calorimeter consists of metal parts with a heat capacity of 925.0 J/oC and 1100 grams of oil with…

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Q: Discuss the principle of operation of He-3 based neutron detectors.

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Q: What mode of radioactive decay is most likely for the C-14 isotope? positron emission gamma…

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Q: Why is the isotope 36CI radioactive while 35CI and 37Cl are not? Elements with an number of protons…

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Q: Write the balanced nuclear equation for the alpha emission of bismuth-213 and identify the product…

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