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# Patterns of Nuclear Stability (Section)One nuclide in each

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Problem 20E

Problem 20E

Patterns of Nuclear Stability (Section)

One nuclide in each of these pairs is radioactive. Predict which is radioactive and which is stable:

(a) 4020Ca and 4520Ca, (b) 12C and 14C, (c) lead-206 and thorium-230. Explain your choice in each case.

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