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Oxygen speeds up the oxidation (essentially slow burning) of organic waste. However its main impact is to facilitate the aerobic bacteria which can decompose organics . It should be noted that oxygen can inhibit the Anaerobic bacteria which are significant causes of biological decay.
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Do cool temperatures speed up the process of decay?
No, but hot temperatures do.
What would oxygen 17 be if it went through an alpha and beta decay?
Oxygen-17 is stable and does not decay.
Radioactive decay speeds up at higher temperatures?
No, radioactive decay is not affected by temperature, at least, not in anything like a normal range. At millions of degrees, yes, it would speed up.
What is the nuclear reaction for the alpha decay of oxygen-15?
Oxygen-15 does not decay by alpha decay. It decays by beta+ decay to Nitrogen-15, giving off a positron and an electron neutrino. 715O --> (beta+)--> (t1/2 = 122.24 seconds) --> 615N + e+ + ve
What is the product of nitogen-17 beta decay?
it goes to oxygen 16 95% of the time, oxygen 17 5% and carbon 13 (2.5x10-5)%%
What can speed up and slow down decay?
temperature; warmth speeds it up, cold slows it down. moisture; if it is moist it will decay quicker oxygen; if there is a good oxygen flow it should decay quicker. these all speed up decay because the bacteria and fungi that cause decay need these conditions to thrive and multiply
What makes the of decay speed up?
There are different types of decay, such as radioactive decay and decomposition. Depending on the type of decay, different factors can affect the speed of the process. Here are some possible answers: For radioactive decay, the speed of decay is usually constant and independent of external factors, such as temperature, pressure, or chemical reactions. However, there are some rare exceptions, such as electron capture and bound-state beta decay, where the decay rate can be slightly altered by the chemical environment or the presence of other particles. For decomposition, the speed of decay depends on several factors, such as temperature, moisture, oxygen, and the presence of decomposers. Generally, higher temperature, more moisture, more oxygen, and more decomposers will speed up the decomposition process, as they facilitate the chemical and biological reactions that break down organic matter.
Why does mixing a compost pile speed the process of decay?
The decay process needs oxygen for it to happen. The surface of the compost heap will decay faster than the material 'buried' deeper in the pile. Regular mixing of the compost ensures air gets right into the heap - speeding up the decay process.
Do cool temperatures speed up the process of decay?
No, but hot temperatures do.
What speed up the decay of biomass?
2 factors speed up the process 1.Heat 2.The biomass is loosely packed
What would oxygen 17 be if it went through an alpha and beta decay?
Oxygen-17 is stable and does not decay.
How does canning slow down decay?
Decomposers need warmt, mositure and oxygen to decay food. Canning cuts out the element of oxygen- making it harder for foods to decay.
Radioactive decay speeds up at higher temperatures?
No, radioactive decay is not affected by temperature, at least, not in anything like a normal range. At millions of degrees, yes, it would speed up.
How does oxygen affect decay?
it doesnt
Why should a wetland ecosystem such as the okefenokee swamp speed up decay?
Because it has a lot of animals
What are the two conditions which speed up the decay of garden waste in a compost heap?
Well, there are more than two, strictly speaking, but oxygen and moisture content--although it should be understood that one can also have too much moisture.
What things cause decay?
Oxygen and Moisture
