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How does the composition of a rock containing a radioactive element change over time?
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∙ 9y ago
The compositionn of a rock containing a radioactive element changes over time by: decaying and changing into another element; the amount of the radio active element goes down, but the amount of the new element goes up.
Kiera Lakin
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∙ 8y agoThe compositionn of a rock containing a radioactive element changes over time by: decaying and changing into another element; the amount of the radio active element goes down, but the amount of the new element goes up.
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∙ 9y agoThe composition of a rock containing a radioactive element changes over time. The amount of the radioactive element gradually decreases as the amount of the new element increases.
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Are all elements periodically change to become new element s?
No. Only radioactive elements, which undergo radioactive decay can change to different elements.
Does changing the number of neutrons affect what type of element it is?
No. You have to change the number of protrons.(Changing the number of neutrons changes the isotope of the element, but it is still the same element. However, changing the number of neutrons will often result in instability, causing a radioactive decay sequence, which often results in a change in element.)
Do radioactive elements emit radiation all the time?
In order for an atom of an element that is not radioactive to become radioactive, the isotope has to change. This can happen as a result of neutron capture. Neutron capture can simply change the isotope of an atom, as when cobalt-59, which is not radioactive, captures a neutron to become cobalt-60, which is radioactive. Neutron capture can also result in immediate radioactive decay of the atom struck, even if it is not radioactive. For example helium-3 can capture a neutron to produce two atoms of hydrogen, one of hydrogen-3 and one of hydrogen-1.
How is the atomic mass changed?
When the number of neutrons changes, the atomic mass will change.
Does the composition of the ice change when it melts?
The composition of ice is H2O, and once it melts to water, its composition is ... H2O! So, no, the composition does not change.
Can one element change into a different element?
Yes, but only if it is radioactive. Radioactive elements change into different elements through radioactive decay.
How do the atomic number change?
The atomic number of an element is FIXED it can not normally be changed. However, if the element's atom is struck by an atomic particle or the element is radioactive then the composition of the atoms nucleus can be altered. Changes to the composition of the nucleus can cause a NEW element to be formed or indeed split the atom into two NEW smaller/lighter atoms.
What is the only way to change one element into a different element?
through radioactive decay
Can atoms of radioactive element change into atoms of another element by emitting radiation?
Yes
What kind of decay can change one element to another kind of element?
That would be radioactive decay.
What is the name of the time required to change a part of a radioactive element to a stable element?
half life
Are all elements periodically change to become new element s?
No. Only radioactive elements, which undergo radioactive decay can change to different elements.
Can the atomic number change over time?
No. The atomic number of an element never changes. It is the number of protons and it defines the element. In certain types of radioactive decay, the number of protons can change, but then it is no longer the same (parent) element, but rather is a new (daughter) element.
What is the change that is undergone by an atom of an element made radioactive by bombardment with high energy protons?
Artificial Transmutation
What is the name of change that is undergone by an atom of an element made radioactive by bombardment with high-energy protons.?
Artificial Transmutation
Why do the flame change colours according to the different element in flame test?
it has something to do with the chemical composition of the elements.
How can radioactive decay change one element into another?
When one element goes through radio active decay, it looses some alpha , beta particles and also neutrons so considering those things we should reduce number of alpha , beta and also neutrons lost by the element. from that we have to decide the element which occur after radio active decay.
