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What is the relationship between an atom's neutron to proton ratio and its stability?
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∙ 13y ago
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
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoFor an atom to be stable, the number of neutrons must increase with the number of protons.
For atoms with low atomis numbers (<20), the most stable nuclei are those with neutron-to-proton ratios of 1:1
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∙ 13y agothe 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
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Is an example of an electrostatic force acting in an atom neutron attracting an electron a proton attracting an electron an electron attracting another electron a neutron attracting a proton?
This is valid only for the attraction between a proton and an electron.
Which particle has a mass that is approximately the same as the mass of a proton?
the neutral or no charge particle of an atom:it is located in the nucleus;has the same mass as the proton.
If a proton had a mass of 1 what is the mass of an electron and neutron relative to the mass of the proton?
If a proton would be 1, an electron would be 0.000544. An electron is 1,836 times lighter than a proton. A neutron would be 1.001 as a proton is 99.86% the mass of a neutron
Does a neutron have the same mass as an electron or a proton?
A neutron has approximately the same mass as a proton. Electrons have much lower mass.
The neutral or no charge particle of an atomit is located in the nucleushas the same masss as the proton?
The neutron.
The stability of an isotope nucleus depends on the?
Neutron/Proton Ratio
The stability of an isotope nucleus depends on?
neutron to proton ratio :)
Are the nuclides that lie above the the band of stability proton rich?
No they're neutron rich.
Why the stability decrease with increasing atomic mass?
Stability depends on to proton/neutron ratio; and this ratio increase with the atomic number.
What is the difference in charge between a proton and a neutron?
The proton has a +1 charge, while a neutron has no charge, and is neutral.
Which is heavy between proton and neutron?
Neutrons
What is the difference between the three subatomic particles?
The main differences are proton and neutron are in the nucleus, electrons are outside of the nucleus. The weight of an electron is between a hundred and a thousand times less of that of a proton and neutron and the charge on a proton is positive, neutron is neutral and electron is negative
What is neutron proton scattering?
Neutron-proton scattering refers to the interaction between a neutron and a proton. It involves the exchange of a virtual meson between the two particles, which allows them to interact through the strong nuclear force. Studying neutron-proton scattering can provide valuable information about the structure and interactions of the atomic nucleus.
What are three subatomic paarticles in an atom?
Neutron, proton, electron.Neutron, proton, electron.Neutron, proton, electron.Neutron, proton, electron.
What is in between subatomic particles?
Subatomic particles are: neutron, proton, electron.
Is an example of an electrostatic force acting in an atom neutron attracting an electron a proton attracting an electron an electron attracting another electron a neutron attracting a proton?
This is valid only for the attraction between a proton and an electron.
Where does radioactive decay take place?
Radioactive decay happens to the unstable atom nuclei in its efforts striving to reach stability. The nucleus of any element atom should have specific neutron/proton ratio to be a stable nucleus. Also, the absolute number of protons should not exceed certain limit.For a nucleus with neutron/proton is higher than the stability ratio, two types of radioactive decay may occur to decrease the ratio in the nucleus in order to reach stability:radioactive beta decay: in which a neutron transforms into proton plus electron where the proton remains in the nucleus and the electron is emitted from the nucleus as beta radiationradioactive neutron decay: in which a neutron is emitted from the nucleus as neutron radiation (this transformation is relatively rare. Example of this transformation is the unstable Krypton-87)For a nucleus with neutron/proton is lower than the stability ratio, two types of radioactive decay may occur to increase the ratio in the nucleus in order to reach stability:radioactive proton decay: in which a proton in the nucleus transforms into neutron plus positron where the neutron remains in the nucleus and the positron is emitted from the nucleus as positive beta radiationproton attraction of one electron from the nearest orbit to the nucleus to form neutron that remains in the nucleus.For an unstable nucleus with number of protons exceeding the stability limit, the nucleus may reach stability with one or more of the above four nuclear transformations or by:fission of the nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei with emission of one or more neutrons (as the spontaneous fission of one of the plutonium isotopes).
