Some isotopes of elements are unstable and decay into other, more stable isotopes over time. for example, it takes 153 years for half of a sample of silicon (si) atoms with 14 protons, 14 electrons, and 18 neutrons to decay. what is the name of this specific silicon isotope.

a. silicon-14

b. silicon-32

c. silicon-46

d. silicon-153

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Dereon Rasmussen

19 February, 01:22

Some isotopes of elements are unstable and decay into other, more stable isotopes over time. for example, it takes 153 years for half of a sample of silicon (si) atoms with 14 protons, 14 electrons, and 18 neutrons to decay. what is the name of this specific silicon isotope.

a. silicon-14

b. silicon-32

c. silicon-46

d. silicon-153

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Luis Marks · Answer 1

The isotope of Silicone that takes 153 years to decay and has 14 protons, 14 electrons, and 18 neutrons will be called Silicone-14 which is the Silicone commonly found in nature.