Chapter 19, Problem 87IP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Nuclear reaction for the synthesis of bohrium is to be stated. Its half life is given. If $199$ atoms of bohriumB $267$ could be synthesized, time elapsed before only $11$ atoms of Bohrium- $267$ remain is to be stated. Expected electron configuration of elemental bohrium is to be stated.

Concept introduction: In radioactive decay, the decomposition of a parent nuclide takes place and a new daughter nuclide is formed.

Decay constant is the quantity that expresses the rate of decrease of number of atoms of a radioactive element per second.

Half life of radioactive sample is defined as the time required for the number of nuclides to reach half of the original value.

To determine: The nuclear reaction for the synthesis of bohrium, the time elapsed and the electronic configuration of Bohrium- $267$.