When a Nuclide with Atomic Number = Z and Mass

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a nuclide with atomic number = Z and mass number = A undergoes decay, the product nucleus will have:

• A) atomic number = Z, mass number = A
• B) atomic number = Z - 2, mass number = A - 4.
• C) atomic number = Z + 1, mass number = A.
• D) atomic number = Z - 1, mass number = A.
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Opiate Drug

A category of drugs derived from the opium poppy, such as morphine and heroin, that are used for their pain-relieving and narcotic properties.

Morphine

A powerful opiate analgesic drug derived from the poppy plant, used to relieve severe pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.

Opiates

A group of drugs derived from opium, used for their pain-relieving properties, but they can also be addictive.

Morphine

A powerful opioid analgesic drug derived from opium, used to relieve severe pain.