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Uranium is a natural, radioactive chemical element.

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What is made when Uranium-238 gives off an alpha particle?

radiation


An element that gives off nuclear radiation is said to be?

Radioactive


Is Nuclear power the only energy source which gives off radiation?

No, coal puts large amounts of uranium oxides into the atmosphere through its stacks.


Gave you a example of radiation in real life?

The sun gives off radiation. An x-ray machine gives off radiation.


How much radiation does uranium give off?

Uranium emits ionizing radiation in the form of alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. The amount of radiation emitted depends on the specific isotope of uranium and its decay products present. Exposure to uranium's radiation can pose health risks, so it is important to handle it safely and follow proper precautions when working with it.


What is the name of the metal that creates nuclear energy?

Hydrogen gives off radiation, but uranium is more known for it's nuclear radioactivity due to its use in nuclear reactors.


What gives off electromagnetic radiation?

Many things give off electromagnetic radiation. Cell phones, the body, x-rays, and supposedly ghosts and spirits. EMF detectors (or electro-magnetic-field detector) are also supposed to pick up electromagnetic radiation given off by anything it's pointed at.


What were the rays given off by uranium called?

If it is a radioactive isotope of uranium, then it would be radiation waves, specifically gamma waves.


What particle is given off during the change from protactinium to uranium?

Protactinium-233 is transformed in uranium-233 emitting beta radiation.


Which gives off the least radiation ipod ipad or computer?

Well the iPod touch gives off the least radiation ,while the iPad gives off the most radiation. For kids I recommend the iPod or use a computer at home . The iPod and the computer radiation is so low it is harmless.on the other hand the iPad gives of harmful radiation.


Does fire give off radiation?

Yes, fire gives off radiation in the form of heat and light.


IS Nuclear power is the only energy source which gives off radiation?

No, nuclear power is not the only energy source that gives off radiation. Coal-fired power plants, for example, also release radioactive materials into the environment. However, nuclear power plants do release more radiation than other energy sources.