Chapter 43, Problem 43.54P

(a)

To determine

To show: The alpha decay of $\text{P}$ is energetically possible and to determine the energy of the emitted $\alpha$ particle.

(b)

To determine

Whether $\text{P}$ is energetically stable with respect to emission of a proton and its reason.

(c)

To determine

Whether $\text{P}$ is energetically stable with respect to emission of a neutron and its reason.

(d)

To determine

Whether $\text{P}$ is energetically stable with respect to ${\beta }^{-}$ decay and its reason.

(e)

To determine

Whether $\text{P}$ is energetically stable with respect to ${\beta }^{+}$ decay and its reason.