Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 19 - Sections 19.1-19.12 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 946: 41d

Answer

Positron emission

Work Step by Step

Atomic Number = 86, Protons = 86 Fro Rn-196, Atomic Mas = 196, Neutrons = 196-86 = 110 N/Z = 110/86 = 1.27 Hence Rn-196 lies below the valley of stability and the most likely decay mode will be positron emission
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