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21. Nuclear Chemistry - Part 2 of 3

21. Nuclear Chemistry / Band of Stability: Overview / Problem 4

What is the preferred mode of decay for nuclei that are neutron-rich? for nuclei that are neutron-poor?

A

Neutron-rich nuclei: positron emission
Neutron-poor nuclei: beta emission or electron capture

B

Neutron-rich nuclei: alpha decay
Neutron-poor nuclei: gamma emission

C

Neutron-rich nuclei: alpha or beta decay
Neutron-poor nuclei: positron or neutron emission

D

Neutron-rich nuclei: neutron emission or beta decay
Neutron-poor nuclei: positron emission or electron capture

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