Band of Stability Worksheet
Explore the concept of the band of stability, nuclear forces, and radioactive decay with this Grade 10 chemistry worksheet.
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Band of Stability Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all work where applicable.
1. What is the primary factor that determines the stability of a nucleus?
Number of electrons
Ratio of protons to neutrons
Atomic mass
Electron configuration
2. Nuclei with too many neutrons relative to protons typically undergo which type of decay?
Alpha decay
Beta decay (β- decay)
Positron emission (β+ decay)
Gamma decay
3. The is a region on a chart of nuclides where stable isotopes are located.
4. Nuclei with an atomic number greater than 83 are inherently and undergo radioactive decay.
5. All isotopes of an element are stable.
True
False
6. Briefly explain what the 'Band of Stability' represents in nuclear chemistry.