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3 years ago

What is the process in which an unstable atomic nucleus emits charged particles or energy or both?

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alexdok [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

Option (A)

Explanation:

Radioactivity is defined as a process in which an unstable atomic nucleus decays continuously and after a specific period of time changes into a much more stable element. During this time of decay, the nucleus emits charged particles (energy) which are known as the α, β and γ particles. These are often emitted in the form of electromagnetic energy and are very dangerous to health.

The radioactive elements decay at a certain rate which is commonly known as the half-life. Half-life is basically defined as the time required by a radioactive substance to decay half of its initial composition.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

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Therefore $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = -1835 KJ

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Enthalpy is denoted by H.

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Hass's Law:The change in enthalpy of any process can be determined by calculating the sum of change in enthalpy of each of the steps involved in the process.

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P₄(g)+10Cl₂(g)→ 4Cl₅(s) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ =?

PCl₅(s)→ PCl₃(g)+Cl₂(g) .......(1) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = +157KJ

P₄(g)+6Cl₂(g)→ 4PCl₃(g).............(2) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = -1207 KJ

If we flip a reaction the value of enthalpy will be change positive to negative or nagative to positive but the numerical value will be remain same.

We need rearrange the equation (1) because in the required equation Cl₂ is on the left side. So we flip the first equation.

PCl₃(g)+Cl₂(g)→PCl₅(s)......(3) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = -157KJ

Multiplying 4 with equation (3)

4 PCl₃(g)+4Cl₂(g)→4PCl₅(s)......(4) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ =4×( -157)KJ= -628 KJ

Adding equation (2) and (4) we get

P₄(g)+6Cl₂(g)+4 PCl₃(g)+4Cl₂(g)→4PCl₃(g)+4PCl₅(s) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ =( -1207-628)KJ

⇒P₄(g)+10Cl₂(g)→4PCl₃(g)-4PCl₃(g)+4PCl₅(s) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = - 1835KJ

⇒P₄(g)+10Cl₂(g)→ 4Cl₅(s) $\bigtriangledown H^\circ_{rxn}$ = -1835 KJ

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