No. Many atoms do not decay at all. Many that do undergo alpha decay. A few atoms emit neutron radiation.
Beta decay is a property of atoms not molecules.
Transmutation, which is the change of atoms from one element to another.
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Yes, there are several methods for Nuclear transmutation a few of them being Nuclear Spallation, Alpha Decay, Beta Decay, and Antimatter annihilation.
No, not all atoms decay over time. Some atoms are stable and do not undergo radioactive decay.
There are two types of beta decay, and they are beta plus (beta +) decay and beta minus (beta -) decay. A post already exists on beta decay, and a link to that related question can be found below.
The energy of beta particles in beta decay is not fixed because it depends on the specific isotope and decay process involved. Beta decay can produce high-energy electrons and positrons through beta minus and beta plus decay, respectively. The energy of the beta particles is determined by the energy released during the decay process.
Alpha decay emits an alpha particle, which consists of two protons and two neutrons. Beta decay emits either an electron (beta minus decay) or a positron (beta plus decay).
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I believe it has to do with fusion and fission, as all radioactive isotopes want to be as stable as possible.
Radiation can cause transmutations by altering the structure of atoms. When atoms are bombarded with radiation, they can change into different elements through processes such as alpha decay, beta decay, or neutron capture, leading to transmutations.
During beta decay, a beta particle (an electron or positron) is emitted, along with an antineutrino or neutrino, depending on whether it's beta-minus or beta-plus decay, respectively. Beta decay involves the transmutation of a neutron into a proton within the nucleus, releasing the beta particle in the process.