5 Questions
Which of the following statements about radioactive isotopes is true?
Radioisotopes have an unbalanced nucleus with uneven protons and neutrons.
Which of the following is true about stable nuclei?
The ratio of neutrons to protons determines the stability of a given nucleus.
What is the process called when an isotope has both too many protons and neutrons and needs to lose mass?
Alpha decay
Which of the following is true about isotopes above the Band of Stability?
They go through beta emission to lower the number of neutrons.
What is the maximum atomic number for stable nuclei?
83
Test your knowledge on radioactivity and unstable nuclei in this quiz. Explore the concept of radioisotopes and their emission of subatomic particles and energy.
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