The type of nuclear decay an unstable nucleus will undergo depends on its ratio of neutrons to protons. The radioisotope cobalt- 65 has a ratio of neutrons to protons of 1.41, which is too high for a nucleus of this size. What nuclear changes could reduce this ratio? Choose one or more: an increase in the number of protons a decrease in atomic number conversion of one or more protons to electrons removing electrons from the valence shell conversion of one or more neutrons to protons

The type of nuclear decay an unstable nucleus will undergo depends on its ratio of neutrons to protons. The radioisotope cobalt- 65 has a ratio of neutrons to protons of 1.41, which is too high for a nucleus of this size. What nuclear changes could reduce this ratio? Choose one or more: an increase in the number of protons a decrease in atomic number conversion of one or more protons to electrons removing electrons from the valence shell conversion of one or more neutrons to protons

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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