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The band of stability is a way of viewing which isotopes of the elements are stable. If you make a graph of number of neutrons versus number of protons of the stable isotopes, you find that the stable isotopes make a thick curved line on the graph which is called the "band of stability." The lighter elements tend to have the number of neutrons equal to number of protons. The heavier elements tend to have more neutrons than protons. The band of stability can help you to predict the behavior of unstable radioactive isotopes as well, because you can predict which decay process will move the element closer to the "band of stability" so it will have the ideal ratio of neutrons to protons.
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∙ 10y agoIts important because it determines wheather an element can be found in nature or must be created in a lab
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∙ 8y agoThe band of stability is a graph number of neutrons versus number of protons containing all nuclides of the elements up to the atomic number 83 (not included).
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∙ 6y agoThe band of stability contain stable isotopes.
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Explain in terms of atomic particles why S-32 is a stable nuclide?
because it is in band of stability
The stability of a nucleus depends on the?
most of the atoms under atomic number 20 have a 1:1 neutron to proton ratio the ratio goes up, but not by much, and will show a "band of stability" for all atoms some isotopes exist with the number of neutrons outside this band, which makes those atoms (those isotopes of those atoms) unstable. unstable nuclei leads to radioactivity, when the nucleus releases particles and energy to gain a more stable ratio of neutrons to protons. radioactivity is usually toxic to most living things (not cockroaches believe it or not!)
What nonmobile nuclei are surrounded by a sea of mobile electron?
Conduction Band
What is the belt or band of stability for isotopes?
The belt of stability is a graph which help to identify unstable isotopes.See also this link.
Are the nuclides that lie above the the band of stability proton rich?
No they're neutron rich.
What does band of stability for atomic nuclei refer to?
The band of stability contain stable isotopes.
Explain in terms of atomic particles why S-32 is a stable nuclide?
because it is in band of stability
The stability of a nucleus depends on the?
most of the atoms under atomic number 20 have a 1:1 neutron to proton ratio the ratio goes up, but not by much, and will show a "band of stability" for all atoms some isotopes exist with the number of neutrons outside this band, which makes those atoms (those isotopes of those atoms) unstable. unstable nuclei leads to radioactivity, when the nucleus releases particles and energy to gain a more stable ratio of neutrons to protons. radioactivity is usually toxic to most living things (not cockroaches believe it or not!)
What is the relationship between an atom's neutron to proton ratio and its stability?
the proton-neutron ratio is related to stability because it has to do with the band of stability and the closer the element is to it. the band is a 1:1 through 1:1.5 ratio of proton:neutron so if a element is 1:2 then it is out of the band and unstable. usually all the elements higher then bismuth (83) are unstable
What nonmobile nuclei are surrounded by a sea of mobile electron?
Conduction Band
What is the belt or band of stability for isotopes?
The belt of stability is a graph which help to identify unstable isotopes.See also this link.
Who are atomic lassie?
awesome band from Wisconsin
Are the nuclides that lie above the the band of stability proton rich?
No they're neutron rich.
What does tri band mean?
In telecommunications, the terms multi-band, dual-band, tri-band, quad-band and penta-band refer to a device (especially a mobile phone)
What animal group is called a band?
A group of gorillas is referred to as a band. "Band" can be used to refer to groups of animals in general.
How does doping alter the atomic structure of silicon?
It does not alter the atomic structure of the silicon at all, what it alters is the balance of bulk valence band and conduction band electrons in the crystal of silicon thus altering its bulk conductivity.
Is Relient K a religious band?
Sort of. Some of their songs refer to God as "You" or "Him." relient K is definitely a Christian band. most of their music is in the category christian rock and they refer to god alot.
