Explain what happens if the nucleus, of an atom, becomes unstable.

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Answer:The unstable nucleus of radioactive atoms emit radiation. When this occurs, a new atom and element are formed. This process is called radioactive decay. It continues until the forces in the unstable nucleus are balanced.

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The unstable nucleus of radioactive atoms emit radiation. When this occurs, a new atom and element are formed. This process is called radioactive decay. It continues until the forces in the unstable nucleus are balanced.

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Step 1. Calculate the moles of each reactant

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Step 2. Identify the limiting reactant

Calculate the moles of H₂O we can obtain from each reactant.

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The molar ratio of H₂O:NH₃ is 6:4.

$\text{Moles of H$_{2}$O} = \text{4.116 mol NH$_{3}$} \times \dfrac{\text{6 mol H$_{2}$O}}{\text{4 mol NH$_{3}$}} = \text{6.174 mol H$_{2}$O}$

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The molar ratio of H₂O:O₂ is 6:5.

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Step 3. Calculate the theoretical yield.

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