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State the relation between atomic number and atomic mass for light State which elements are considered radioactive giving reasons. |
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Answer» For light elements, Atomic mass = 2 x Atomic number In other words, for light elements Number of neutrons (n) = Number of protons (p) Thus for light elements, nip 1 For example, in 10Ne20 , /? = 10 ; « = 20 -10=10. Thus nip = 10/10=1 For heavier elements, nip > 1. For example, in 17CI37 , p ~ 17 and n = 37- 17 = 20 Thus, nip = 20/17 = 1.176 If nip > 1.5, the nucleus of the elements becomes unstable and the element becomes radioactive. For example, in radioactive 92U235 , p = 92 and n = 235 – 92 = 143. Thus, ntp= 143/92= 1.554. |
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