If NZ ratio in a nucleus is smaller than the required value for stability, then:

1. It may emit  α -particle.
2. It may emit  β +  particle.
3. It may go for K capture.
4. All of the above are possible.

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Determine the energy released in the process:

H21+H21H2e4+Q

Given: M H21= 2.01471 amu

            MH2e4= 4.00388 amu

1. 3.79 MeV
2.13.79 MeV
3. 0.79 MeV 
4. 23.79 MeV

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Consider the following statements:

I. All isotopes of elements have the same number of neutrons.
II. Only one isotope of an element can be stable and non-radioactive.
III. All elements have isotopes.
IV. All isotopes of carbon can form chemical compounds with oxygen-16.


The correct option regarding an isotope is:

1. (III) and (IV) only
2. (II), (III), and (IV) only
3. (I), (II), and (III) only
4. (I), (III), and (IV) only
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When L3i7 nuclei are bombarded by protons, and the resultant nuclei are B4e8, the emitted particles will be:

1. Neutrons 2. Alpha particles
3. Beta particles 4. Gamma photons
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If in nuclear reactor using U235 as fuel, the power output is 4.8 MW, the number of fissions per second is:
(Energy released per fission of U235 = 200 MeV watts, 1 eV = 1.6 X 10–19 J)

1. 1.5×1017           

2. 3×1019           

3. 1.5×1025           

4. 3×1025

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=Calculate the Q-value of the nuclear reaction:
\(2~{ }_{6}^{12} \mathrm{C}\rightarrow{ }_{10}^{20} \mathrm{Ne}+{ }_2^4 \mathrm{He}\)
The following data are given:
\(m({ }_{6}^{12} \mathrm{C})=12.000000~\text{u}\)
\(m({ }_{10}^{20} \mathrm{Ne})=19.992439~\text{u}\)
\(m({ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He})=4.002603~\text{u}\)
1. \(3.16~\text{MeV}\)
2. \(5.25~\text{MeV}\)
3. \(3.91~\text{MeV}\)
4. \(4.65~\text{MeV}\)

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A nucleus zXA emits 9 α-particles and 5 β- particles. The ratio of total protons and neutrons in the final nucleus is:

1. Z-13A-Z-23

2. Z-18A-36

3. Z-13A-36

4. Z-13A-Z-13

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An element \(X\) decays, first by positron emission, and then two \(\alpha\text-\)particles are emitted in successive radioactive decay. If the product nuclei have a mass number \(229\) and atomic number \(89\), the mass number and the atomic number of element \(X\) are:
1. \(237,~93\) 
2. \(237,~94\)
3. \(221,~84\)
4. \(237,~92\)

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What is the respective number of α and β-particles emitted in the following radioactive decay?
\(X^{200}_{90}\rightarrow Y^{168}_{80}\)

1. 6 and 8 2. 6 and 6
3. 8 and 8 4. 8 and 6   
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If a proton and anti-proton come close to each other and annihilate, how much energy will be released?

1. \(1.5 \times10^{-10}~\text{J}\) 2. \(3 \times10^{-10}~\text{J}\)
3. \(4.5 \times10^{-10}~\text{J}\) 4. None of these
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