Chapter 14, Problem 3CO

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Various modes of nuclear decay must be defined and differentiated.

Concept introduction:

• Nuclear decay is a process in which one nuclide is converted to other nuclide due to bombardments with some particles like alpha, beta, neutron etc.
• Nuclides with greater n/p ratio as compared to its stable isotope try to decrease the n/p ratio.
• Nuclides with lesser n/p ratio as compared to its stable isotope try to increase n/p ratio.