Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
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Chapter 42 - Nuclear Physics - Exercises and Problems - Page 1274: 27

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$$\color{blue}{\bf [a]}$$ From appendix c, the $ A = 17 $ isobars are: $\bullet$ $ ^{19}\text{O} $ (Oxygen) $\bullet$ $ ^{19}\text{F} $ (Fluorine) $\bullet$ $ ^{19}\text{Ne} $ (Neon) $$\color{blue}{\bf [b]}$$ From appendix c, we can see that only $ \boxed{\;^{19}\text{F}\;} $ is stable, meaning it does not undergo radioactive decay under normal conditions. $$\color{blue}{\bf [c]}$$ $\bullet$ $ ^{19}\text{O} $ undergoes beta-minus decay. In beta-minus decay, a neutron in the nucleus converts into a proton, emitting an electron ($ e^- $) and an antineutrino ($ \bar{\nu} $). This results in an increase in atomic number by 1. Thus, the daughter nucleus is $\boxed{\; ^{19}\text{F}\;} $. $\bullet$ $ ^{19}\text{Ne} $ undergoes beta-plus decay (or positron emission). In beta-plus decay, a proton in the nucleus transforms into a neutron, emitting a positron ($ e^+ $) and a neutrino ($ \nu $). This process decreases the atomic number by 1. Thus, the daughter nucleus is $\boxed{\; ^{19}\text{F}\;} $.
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