Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Sections 19.1-19.12 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 946: 42a

Answer

Beta decay

Work Step by Step

Atomic Number = 51, Protons = 51 Fro Sb-132, Atomic Mas = 132, Neutrons = 132-51 = 81 N/Z = 81/51 = 1.58 Since value of 1.58 is above the valley of stability, it will most likely undergo beta decay
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