Description : A nuclide has mass number (A) and atomic number (Z). During a radioactive process if: (A) both A and Z decrease, the process is called `alpha`-decay (
Last Answer : A nuclide has mass number (A) and atomic number (Z). During a radioactive process if: (A) both A and Z decrease, ... 4 C. 1,3, and 4 D. 1,2, and 4
Description : The nuclide X undergoes `alpha`-decay and other nuclide Y, `beta^(-)` decay. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. The `beta^(-1)` particl
Last Answer : The nuclide X undergoes `alpha`-decay and other nuclide Y, `beta^(-)` decay. Which of the following ... and 4 are correct D. 1 and 4 are correct
Description : The nuclide `X` undergoes `alpha`-decay and another nuclides `Y` undergoes `beta^(ɵ)`-decay, which of the following statement `"is"//"are"` correct? a
Last Answer : The nuclide `X` undergoes `alpha`-decay and another nuclides `Y` undergoes `beta^(ɵ)`-decay, ... beta`-particle emitted by Y will have the same speed
Description : The number of `alpha`-and `beta`-particles emitted in the nuclear reaction, `._(90)Th^(228) to ._(83)Bi^(212)`, respectively are
Last Answer : The number of `alpha`-and `beta`-particles emitted in the nuclear reaction, `._(90)Th^(228) to ._(83)Bi^( ... ` and `1 beta` D. `4 alpha` and `7 beta`
Description : The number of `alpha` and `beta`-particles emitted in the nuclear reaction `._(90)^(210) Th to ._(83)^(212)Bi` are:
Last Answer : The number of `alpha` and `beta`-particles emitted in the nuclear reaction `._(90)^(210) Th to ._(83)^(212 ... `3 alpha, 7 beta` D. `4 alpha, 1 beta`
Description : A radioactive element A on disintegration gives two elements B and C. If B is helium and C is the element of atomic number 90 and atomic mass 234, the
Last Answer : A radioactive element A on disintegration gives two elements B and C. If B is helium and C is the element of atomic ... )^(234)Th` D. `._(91)^(234)Pa`
Description : The nucleus `._(92)^(235)U` decays according to `._(92)^(238)U rarr ._(92)^(234)Th + ._(2)^(4)He`. Calculate the kinetic energy of the emitted `alpha`
Last Answer : The nucleus `._(92)^(235)U` decays according to `._(92)^(238)U rarr ._(92)^(234)Th + ._(2)^(4)He`. ... kg " " ._(2)^(4)He = 6.64807 xx 10^(-27)`
Description : In radioactive decay, the emission of an electron is characteristic of: w) Alpha decay x) Beta decay y) Gamma decay z) X-rays
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- BETA DECAY
Description : (A) During `beta`-decay, a new element with atomic number greater than one is obtained. (R ) Protons and neutrons keep on changing into one another th
Last Answer : (A) During `beta`-decay, a new element with atomic number greater than one is obtained. (R ) Protons and ... D. If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha, y beta))(rarr ._(82)Pb^(206))` `t_(1//2)`
Last Answer : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha ... 2.303)/(4.5 xx 10^(9)) xx 0.693 log 4`
Last Answer : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha, ... be A. 5.25 B. 0.125 C. 12.5 D. 1.25
Description : A nuclide of an alkaine earth metal undergoes radioactive deacy by emission of the `alpha-` particles in sucession. The group of the periodic tablle t
Last Answer : A nuclide of an alkaine earth metal undergoes radioactive deacy by emission of the `alpha-` particles in ... 6th group C. 14 th group D. 16th group
Description : A radioactive element is preset in VIII group of the periodic table. If it emits one `alpha`particle, the new position of the nuclide will be
Last Answer : A radioactive element is preset in VIII group of the periodic table. If it emits one `alpha`particle, the new ... . VI B B. VIII C. VIIB D. I B
Description : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha` and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus: `._(0)^(1)n to ._(1)^(1)H + ._(-1)^(0)e` +
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha` and `beta`-particles are evolved from ... of `gamma`-radiations may yield nuclear isomer
Description : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus. `._(0)n^(1) rarr ._(1)H^(1) + ._(-1)e^(0)
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus. `._(0 ... C. `2 alpha, 2 beta` D. `n beta`
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the ... C. decreases by 2 unit D. remains unaffected
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus. `._(0) ... in A. IIA B. IA C. IIB D. IVB
Last Answer : In the disintegration of a radioactive element, `alpha`- and `beta`-particles are evolved from the nucleus. ... , beta, beta` D. `beta, gamma, alpha`
Description : `.^(234)U` has 92 protons and 234 nucleons total in tis nucleus. It decays by emitting an alpha particle. After the decay it becomes:
Last Answer : `.^(234)U` has 92 protons and 234 nucleons total in tis nucleus. It decays by emitting an alpha particle. After the ... C. `.^(230)Th` D. `.^(230)Ra`
Description : `._(90)^(232)Th` disintegrates to `._(82)^(208)Pb`. How many of `beta`-particle are evolved?
Last Answer : `._(90)^(232)Th` disintegrates to `._(82)^(208)Pb`. How many of `beta`-particle are evolved?
Description : Let us consider emission of `alpha`particle from uranium nucleus: `._(92)^(235)U - ._(2)He^(4) to ._(90)Th^(231)` `{:(e = 92, e = 0, e = 90),(p = 92,
Last Answer : Let us consider emission of `alpha`particle from uranium nucleus: `._(92)^(235)U - ._( ... evolve energy C. annihilation D. absorption in the nucleus
Description : In the sequence of the following nuclear reaction, `X_(98)^(238) overset(-alpha)(to) Y overset(-beta)(to)L overset(nalpha)(to) ._(90)M^(218)` What is
Last Answer : In the sequence of the following nuclear reaction, `X_(98)^(238) overset(-alpha)(to) Y overset(-beta)(to)L overset( ... of n? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
Description : A radioactive substance does not undergo any change (in mass or charge) during – (1) ganuna-emission (2) oxidation (3) alpha-emission (4) beta-emission
Last Answer : (1) ganuna-emission Explanation: Gamma-rays do not carry any charge. These rays do not have any mass and hence can not be considered to be made up of particles.
Description : A radioactive substance does not undergo any change (in mass or charge) during (1) gamma-emission (2) oxidation (3) alpha-emission (4) beta-emission
Last Answer : gamma-emission
Description : In the transformation of `""_(92)""^(238)U` to `""_(92)""^(234)U`, if one emission is an `alpha` particle, what should be the other emission(s)? a)Two
Last Answer : In the transformation of `""_(92)""^(238)U` to `""_(92)""^(234)U`, if one emission is an `alpha` ... `gamma` D. one `beta^(+)` and one `beta^(-)`
Description : Successive emission of an `alpha`-particle and two `beta`-particles by an atom of an element result in the formation of its
Last Answer : Successive emission of an `alpha`-particle and two `beta`-particles by an atom of an element result in the formation of its
Description : The decay constant for an `alpha-` decay of `Th^(232)` is `1.58xx10^(-10)s^(-1)`. How many `alpha-`decays occur from `1 g` sample in 365 days ?
Last Answer : The decay constant for an `alpha-` decay of `Th^(232)` is `1.58xx10^(-10)s^(-1)`. How many `alpha-` ... )` C. `2.219 xx 10^(19)` D. None of these
Description : In the decay process: `A overset(-alpha)(to) B overset(-alpHa)(to) C overset(-beta)(to)C` 1. A and B are isobars 2. A and D are isotopes 3. C and D ar
Last Answer : In the decay process: `A overset(-alpha)(to) B overset(-alpHa)(to) C overset(-beta)(to)C` 1. A and B are ... 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 3 and 4 D. 1 and 4
Description : In the decay process: `A overset(- alpha)rarr B overset(-beta)rarr C overset(-beta)rarr D` a)`A` and `B` are isodiaphers b)`A` and `C` are isotones c)
Last Answer : In the decay process: `A overset(- alpha)rarr B overset(-beta)rarr C overset(-beta)rarr D` a)`A` and ... B,C and D are isobars D. A and C are isotones
Description : A radioactive substance emits? (1) alpha particle (2) beta particle (3) gamma particle (4) all of the three
Last Answer : (4) all of the three Explanation: Radioactive substances are continually producing three kinds of dangerous radiation: alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays. These types of radiation are invisible to the naked eye, and so you won't see a green glow.
Description : A radioactive isotope undergoes decay with respect to time following __________ law. (A) Logarithmic (B) Exponential (C) Linear (D) Inverse square
Last Answer : (B) Exponential
Description : When an atom undergoes beta decay, the atomic number of the nucleus: w) is unchanged x) increases by one y) decreases by one z) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- INCREASES BY ONE
Description : When a radioisotope undergoes beta minus decay, does its atomic number: w) increase x) decrease y) remain the same z) vary depending on the element involved
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- INCREASE
Description : The new nucleus formed after β-decay of a radioactive element has (A) Less atomic number (B) Less atomic weight (C) More atomic number (D) More atomic weight
Last Answer : (A) Less atomic number
Description : Monazite sample contains 9% `ThO""_(2)` and 0.35% `U""_(3)O""_(8).Pb""^(208)` and `Pb""^(206)` are the stable and products in the radioactive decay se
Last Answer : Monazite sample contains 9% `ThO""_(2)` and 0.35% `U""_(3)O""_(8).Pb""^(208)` and `Pb ... C. It is a fertile material D. It belongs to 4n series
Description : Can measurements of atomic structure made frequently enough eternally prevent decay of a radioactive atom?
Last Answer : answer:I am having a hard time imagining setting up the experiment so that the measurement happens often enough to produce the eternal isotope. It seems to me that the device doing the measurement ... from each other is fantastic. Observing one has an instantaneous affect on the other. Simply weird.
Description : Decrease in atomic number is observed during a)`alpha`-emission b)`beta`-emission c)positron emission d)electron capture
Last Answer : Decrease in atomic number is observed during a)`alpha`-emission b)`beta`-emission c)positron emission ... `-emission C. positron emission D. K-capture
Description : The atomic number of a nucleus will increase by 1 if which of the following is emitted by the nucleus? w) an alpha particle x) a positron y) a beta particle z) a gamma ray
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- BETA PARTICLE
Description : Assertion `(A):` `._(92)U^(238) (IIIB)overset(-alpha)rarrAoverset(-alpha)rarrB overset(-beta)rarrC` Reason `(R):` Element `B` will be of `II A ` group
Last Answer : Assertion `(A):` `._(92)U^(238) (IIIB)overset(-alpha)rarrAoverset(-alpha)rarrB overset(-beta)rarrC` Reason ... D. If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : `._(92)U^(238)` emits `8 alpha-` particles and `6 beta-` particles. The `n//p` ratio in the product nucleus is a)`(62)/(41)` b)`(60)/(41)` c)`(61)/(42
Last Answer : `._(92)U^(238)` emits `8 alpha-` particles and `6 beta-` particles. The `n//p` ratio in the product nucleus ... A. 60/41 B. 61/40 C. 62/41 D. 61/42
Description : `._(88)^(228) X - 3 alpha - beta to Y`. The element Y is:
Last Answer : `._(88)^(228) X - 3 alpha - beta to Y`. The element Y is: A. `._(82)^(216)Pb` B. `._(82)^(217)Pb` C. `._(83)^(218)Bi` D. `._(83)^(216)Bi`
Description : A radioactive atom `X` emits a `beta-`particle to produce an atom `Y` which then emits an Particle to give an atom `Z` (1) the atomic number of `X` is
Last Answer : A radioactive atom `X` emits a `beta-`particle to produce an atom `Y` which then emits an Particle to give ... C. 2 and 3 are correct D. 3 is correct
Description : Statement: Nuclide `._(13)^(30)Al` is less stable than `._(20)^(40) Ca` Explanation: Nuclides having odd number of protons and neutrons are general un
Last Answer : Statement: Nuclide `._(13)^(30)Al` is less stable than `._(20)^(40) Ca` Explanation: Nuclides having odd ... . D. If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : When `._(13)^(27)Al` is bombarded whith `alpha`-particles, a radioactive isotope of phosphorus `._(15)^(30)P` with the emission of …. Is formed
Last Answer : When `._(13)^(27)Al` is bombarded whith `alpha`-particles, a radioactive isotope of phosphorus ` ... A. neutrons B. protons C. positrons D. electrons
Description : In the neutron`-`induced fissioin reaction of `._(92)U^(235)` one of the products if `._(37)Rb^(95),` in this mode, another nuclide and three neutrons
Last Answer : In the neutron`-`induced fissioin reaction of `._(92)U^(235)` one of the products if `._(37)Rb^(95),` in this ... `._(55)^(145)Co` D. `._(54)^(143)Xe`
Description : Which of the following is the best nuclear fuel? (A) Np - 239 (B) U-234 (C) Pu -239 (D) Th-236
Last Answer : (C) Pu -239
Description : Find the maximum energy that a beta particle can have in the following decay `^176 Lu rarr ^176 Hf + e + vec v`. Alomic mass of `^176 Lu` is `175.9426
Last Answer : Find the maximum energy that a beta particle can have in the following decay `^176 Lu rarr ^176 Hf + e + ... and that of `^176 Hf` is `175.941420 u`.
Description : The end product of the series, starting with `._(90)Th^(232)`, is
Last Answer : The end product of the series, starting with `._(90)Th^(232)`, is A. `._(82)^(208)Pb` B. `._(82)^(209)Bi` C. `._(82)^(206)Pb` D. `._(82)^(207)Pb`
Description : A sample of radioactive material has mass `m`, decay constant `lambda`, and molecular weight `M`. Avogadro constant `=N_(A)`. The initial activity of
Last Answer : A sample of radioactive material has mass `m`, decay constant `lambda`, and molecular weight `M`. Avogadro constant ... N_(4))/(M)` D. `mMe^(lambda)`