Question
Question: A nuclide \(U_{92}^{238}\) has all the following except ?...
A nuclide U92238 has all the following except ?
Solution
In the above mentioned question we will get to know about the nuclide as well as stable and unstable nuclide, also we will get to know that which nuclides are radioactive .And also we will discuss about nuclide U92238.
Complete step by step answer:
A nuclide is an atom that has a specific number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus.Nuclides are classified as either stable or unstable. There are 256 stable nuclides among the 3100 known nuclides that have never been observed to decay.Radionuclides are unstable nuclides that are radioactive. Radiogenic nuclides are the degradation products of their daughters.
Nuclides of the same atomic number. The nuclide (nucleus) consists of neutrons and protons (when combined called nucleons). In 92 U 238,, there are 92 protons, 92 electrons,
neutrons = 238−92= 146
⇒nucleons=p + n
⇒nucleons= 92+ 146
∴nucleons= 238
So, the nuclide U92238 has all the following except 92 neutrons.
Note: Stable nuclides are non-radioactive nuclides that, unlike radionuclides, do not undergo spontaneous radioactive decay. Stable isotopes are the terms used to describe certain nuclides in relation to particular elements.