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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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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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