A stable isotope has just<em> the right number of neutrons for the number of protons </em>(the <em>n:p ratio</em>) to hold the nucleus together against the repulsions of the protons.
A radioactive isotope has either too few or too many neutrons for the nucleus to be stable,
The nucleus will then emit <em>alpha, beta, or gamma radiation</em> in an attempt to become more stable.
The number of hours required : 37.2 hours
<h3>Further explanation</h3>
Given
⁴²K (potassium -42)
Required
The number of hours
Solution
The atomic nucleus can experience decay into 2 particles or more due to the instability of its atomic nucleus.
Usually, radioactive elements have an unstable atomic nucleus.
Based on Table N(attached), the half-life for ⁴²K is 12.4 hours, which means half of a sample of ⁴²K will decay in 12.4 hours
For three half-life periods :
Start by adding the numbers then divide
Distance and period of time is the correct answer
Hope this helps!
Answer:
[Ne]3s2
Explanation:
ahora tenemos que mirar cada una de las configuraciones electrónicas de cada átomo de cerca antes de tomar una decisión.
considerando la configuración electrónica más externa de cada una de las especies mostradas;
para la primera configuración, ns2 np6 corresponde a un gas noble.
para la segunda configuración ns2 np3 corresponde a un elemento no metálico del grupo 5.
para la tercera configuración, ns2 corresponde a un elemento metálico del grupo 2.
para la cuarta configuración, ns2 np4 corresponde a un elemento no metálico del grupo 6
