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Alex17521 [72]
3 years ago
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Which of the following materials is most effective for stopping gamma radiation?

Chemistry
1 answer:
enyata [817]3 years ago
5 0
Several centimeters of lead. Gamma rays have the highest penetrating power and therefore need a thick layer of something, in most cases lead, to prevent penetration. (This is why if you have ever go to the dentist they put a heavy thing on you made of lead, to prevent the penetration of gamma rays that can destroy your most important organs).
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<u>Answer:</u> The main group metal produce a basic solution in water and the reaction is MO+H_2O\rightarrow M(OH)_2

<u>Explanation:</u>

Main group elements are the elements that are present in s-block and p-block.

The metals that are the main group elements are located in Group IA, Group II A and Group III A.

Oxides are formed when a metal or a non-metal reacts with oxygen molecule. There are two types of oxides which are formed: Acidic oxides and basic oxides.

  • Acidic oxides are formed by the non-metals.
  • Basic oxides are formed by the metals.

When a metal oxide is reacted with water, it leads to the formation of a base.

The general formula of the oxide formed by Group II-A metals is 'MO'

The chemical equation for the reaction of metal oxide of Group II-A and water follows:

MO+H_2O\rightarrow M(OH)_2

Hence, the main group metal produce a basic solution in water and the reaction is MO+H_2O\rightarrow M(OH)_2

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3 years ago
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The atomic number=5

The mass number=11

<h3>Further explanation</h3>

In the following element notation,

\tt \large {{{A} \atop {Z}} \right X}

 X = symbol of elemental atom

A = mass number

   = number of protons + number of neutrons

Z = atomic number

   = number of protons = number of electrons, on neutral elements

So for The atomic notation for a particular atom of Boron  :

₅B¹¹

Z=5=atomic number

A=11=mass number

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S orbitals each hold two electrons, p orbitals hold 6, d orbitals hold 10, and f orbitals hold 14. 1s has the least energy and 7 p has the greatest energy, so the order in which they are filled is listed above.

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Explanation:

Given data:

Number of moles of Al₂O₃ = 3.80 mol

Mass of oxygen required = ?

Solution:

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4Al + 3O₂    →       2Al₂O₃

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                Al₂O₃           :           O₂

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the density of the sample - the melting point of the sample

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Intrinsic properties helps to determine the matter. Thus, density of sample and melting point of sample is the answer.

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