Select one answer for each! 1.When a beta minus decay occurs in an unstable nucl
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Select one answer for each!
1.When a beta minus decay occurs in an unstable nucleus, what happens to the atomic number of the nucleus?
2.What fraction of the original sample will have decayed after 3 days?
3.The Earth is several billion years old, so why do we still find radon on this planet?
4. After three half-lives, what fraction of the original radioactive material is left?
5.A material having which decay constant would have the shortest half-life?
The atomic number increases by 2. The atomic number decreases by 2. The atomic number decreases by 1. The atomic number increases by 1. The atomic number remains constant.Explanation / Answer
1. The atomic number increases by 1.
All of it.
3. Heavier unstable isotopes decay into it.
4. 78
5. 10 power 9 /day
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