Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: Using the given graph, the relative half-lives of the nuclides need to be explained
Concept Introduction: An atomic species which is characterized by the specific constitution of its number of protons, neutrons and the energy state of its nucleus is called a nuclide.
(b)
Interpretation: The most and the least
Concept Introduction: In nature there are around
(c)
Interpretation: The nuclide that undergoes fusion and fission reaction to become more stable is to be explained.
Concept Introduction: The medium sized nuclides are considered to be thermodynamically more stable.

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