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What is a good decay equation for uranium decay's to alpha decay?
The decay equation for uranium-238 (U-238) decaying into an alpha particle (helium-4) can be represented as follows: (^{238}{92}\text{U} \rightarrow ^{4}{2}\text{He} + ^{234}_{90}\text{Th}). This equation shows the radioactive decay process of U-238 into an alpha particle and thorium-234.
Is alpha decay the same as alpha radiation?
No. Decay is the process, radiation is the product.
Order gamma decay beta decay and alpha deacy form weakest to strongest?
From weakest to strongest decay, the order is: Gamma decay - involves the emission of high-energy photons. Beta decay - involves the emission of beta particles (electrons or positrons). Alpha decay - involves the emission of alpha particles (helium nuclei).
What is the type of radioactive decay in which positive particles are given off?
Alpha decay is the type of radioactive decay in which positive particles, specifically alpha particles, are emitted. These alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together, giving them a positive charge.
What type of decay is 235 92U---4 2 He plus 231 90Th?
The type of decay for this process is alpha decay. In alpha decay, a heavy nucleus emits an alpha particle (helium-4 nucleus) to transform into a new element with a lower atomic number.
Alpha and beta decay emit what?
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).
What is the heaviest of the forms of radioactive decay is?
I'm pretty sure its alpha.
What is the charge of the emitted particle in alpha decay?
In alpha decay, the emitted particle has a charge of 2.
What is the nuclear equation for the decay of radium 226?
The equation for the alpha decay of 226Ra: 88226Ra --> 86222Rn + 24He The alpha particle is represented as a helium (He) nucleus.
What are the possible products of the alpha decay of uranium-238?
The possible products of the alpha decay of uranium-238 are thorium-234 and helium-4. During alpha decay, the uranium nucleus releases an alpha particle (helium nucleus) and transforms into thorium-234.
What is the nuclear equation for the alpha decay of uranium 239?
Uranium-239 does NOT decay by alpha decay, it decays only by beta and gammadecay.
The least energetic of the forms of radioactive decay is ______?
alpha decay
