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Chapter 19, Problem 13E
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The member among the given pair of nuclides which will have the longest half-life is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:The neutron to proton ratio that is closer to the stable band should have longer half-life. Half life indicates how quickly a particular isotope is likely to decay.

To determine:The member among the given pair of nuclides which will have the longest half-life.

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