Predict a likely mode of decay for each of the following unstable nuclides. EXPLAIN why this...

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Predict a likely mode of decay for each of the followingunstable nuclides. EXPLAIN why this might be so. a) Mo-109 b) Fr-202 c) Rn- 196 d) Sb - 132 e) P - 27 f) Ru - 90

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General rule of thumb if np ratio is more the 15 the preffered mode of decay is beta and if the np ratio is less than 15 the heavy elements decay by alpha mode and the lighter elements by postiron decay mode If the a Mo109 Mass no 109 Atopmic number 42 No    See Answer
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