The following successive decays occur, starting with 24 F, which has a half-life of 0.3 s, and

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The following successive decays occur, starting with 24F, which has a half-life of 0.3 s, and ending at a stable isotope:

B1/2 = 0.3 s 24 B1/2 9F B ,1/z = 3.4m , B` ,#1/z = 15 h ? ? ?


(a) Identify each of the decay products.

(b) Using the chart of the nuclides, explain why successive beta emissions make more sense than (i) alpha emission, (ii) positron emission, or (iii) electron capture in producing a stable nucleus from 24F.

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

ISBN: 9780357026991

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Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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