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Alpha, beta, and gamma decay mechanics, selection rules, and half-lives. Key Equations: Decay law: Q-value calculations:
Always verify unit conversions between atomic mass units ( ), kilograms ( ), and energy ( Conquer the shell model
dNBdt=λANA−λBNBthe fraction with numerator d cap N sub cap B and denominator d t end-fraction equals lambda sub cap A cap N sub cap A minus lambda sub cap B cap N sub cap B
Apply the pairing principle: The 8 protons pair up completely to yield a net spin of zero. The net nuclear properties are determined solely by the 9th unpaired neutron. Fill the neutron subshells in order of increasing energy: 1s1/21 s sub 1 / 2 end-sub takes 2 neutrons. 1p3/21 p sub 3 / 2 end-sub takes 4 neutrons. 1p1/21 p sub 1 / 2 end-sub takes 2 neutrons. (Total so far = 8 neutrons). The 9th neutron enters the next available state: 1d5/21 d sub 5 / 2 end-sub Determine angular momentum (