Nuclear Physics And Radioactivity Question 16
Question: Assertion : All the radioactive elements are ultimately converted in lead. Reason : All the elements above lead are unstable.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
All those elements which are heavier than lead are radioactive. This is because in the nuclei of heavy atoms, besides the nuclear attractive forces, repulsive forces between the protons are also effective and these forces reduce the stability of the nucleus. Hence, the nuclei of heavier elements are being converted into lighter and lighter elements by emission of radioactive radiation. When they are converted into lead, the emission is stopped because the nucleus of lead is stable (or lead is most stable elements in radioactive series).
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