chapter 19 Flashcards
1
Q
alpha decay
A
4
alpha
2
2
Q
beta decay
A
0
B
-1
3
Q
positron emission
A
0
B
1
4
Q
electron capture
A
0
e ON REACTANT SIDE
-1
5
Q
gamma emission
A
no change
6
Q
nuclear stability
A
alpha: nuclides with Z > 83
beta decay: neutron to proton
e capture: proton to neutron
7
Q
rate constants and half life
A
short half life = large rate constants
8
Q
per nucleon
A
divide by avogadros # then divide by # p+n
9
Q
per nucleus
A
divide by avogadros #
