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Chapter 20, Problem 24E
Explain, in terms of Figure 20.2, how unstable heavy nuclides (atomic number > 83) may decompose to form nuclides of greater stability (a) if they are below the band of stability and (b) if they are above the band of stability. 
Figure 20.2 This plot shows the nuclides that are known to exist and those are stable. The stable nuclides are indicated in blue, and the unstable nuclides are indicated in green. Note that all
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Chemistry Atoms First2e
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