Chapter 24, Problem 46A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Radioactive decay series to be written.

Concept introduction:

Radioactive decay is unstable nuclei that lose energy by emitting radiation in a spontaneous process. Until they form stable atoms unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, often of a dissimilar element.

Answer to Problem 46A

Radioactive decay series is an arrangement of radioactive decay process that decay of one element generates a new element which it self may be radioactive. When a stable element is created by emission of multiple beta and alpha particles over courses of multiple half-life then a decay series ends.

Explanation of Solution

Radioactive decay series is an arrangement of radioactive decay process that decay of one element generates a new element which it self may be radioactive. It counts until the sequence ends with nonradioactive atoms and with stable. When a stable element is created by emission of multiple beta and alpha particles over courses of multiple half-life then a decay series ends.

Conclusion

The series of nucleolus reactions that begin with an unstable nucleus and arises in formation of a stable nucleus is radioactive decay series.