Chapter 10, Problem 10.53E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The preparation of $\text{10}\text{.0}\text{mL}$ sample of $\text{0}\text{.100}\text{M}\text{NaI}$ that contained iodine in the form of the ${}_{\text{53}}^{\text{123}}\text{I}$ isotope is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

A radioactive decay series is a series of nuclear reaction in which an unstable radioisotope decays to form a stable isotope.

Nuclear reaction deals with the exchange and release of nucleons and changes the identity of the participating elements.