Solved: (III) (a) Show that the nucleus is unstable and

Chapter 30, Problem 21P

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$\text { (III) }$

$(a)$ Show that the nucleus ${ }_{4}^{8} B e(\text { mass }=8.005305 u)$ is unstable and will decay into two $\alpha$ particles.

(b) Is ${ }_{6}^{12} C$ stable against decay into three $\alpha$ particles? Show why or why not.

Equation Transcription:

$(III)$

${\ }_{4}^{8}Be\ (mass=8.005305\mu{})$

$\alpha{}$

${\ }_{6}^{12}C$

$\alpha{}$

Text Transcription:

(III)

48Be (mass=8.005305)

\alpha

6 ^ 12C

\alpha

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