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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 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.
Can a radioactive element completely decay so that it is all stable matter?
A radioactive element (atom) can decay up to a stable isotope.
Where do nuclear decay occur naturally?
Radioactive Decay occurs naturally all around us. If you test for radiation with a Geiger Counter, you will find that it picks up radiation in the air around you. Mostly, however, radioactive decay occurs in the earth's crust. I cannot name a specific element, as there are many that decay.
Is an alpha particle radioactive?
An alpha particle itself is not radioactive, but it is the result of a type of radioactive decay called (obviously) alpha decay. The alpha particle is actually a helium-4 nucleus, and it will eventually pick up a pair of electrons and become an atom of that inert or noble gas.
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
How would geothermal energy affect everyday life?
Geothermal energy is a safe, efficient, and cost-friendly way to warm up your home. It's renewable, and is caused from below the earth from the decay of naturally radioactive materials.
How do scientists estimate how old the solar system is?
Scientists assume that the meteors, asteroids, and comets were created at the same time as the solar system. Those have rocks that contain radioactive materials. The radioactive materials became a part of those rocks when they were created. None were ever added. It is possible to find the rate at which radioactive materials decay into other elements. Scientists can take the radioactive material in a rock and measure it and compare the amount of its decay results to their tables in a book. That tells them the Solar System is something between 4 and 5 billion years old.
Do cool temperatures speed up the process of decay?
No, but hot temperatures do.
What is the long-range fate of all the uranium that exists in the world?
All of it will eventually break up into lighter elements.All of it will eventually break up into lighter elements.All of it will eventually break up into lighter elements.All of it will eventually break up into lighter elements.
Is helium a product of radioactive decay?
Yes. Alpha particles can be a product of radioactive decay, and alpha particles are simply Helium nuclei. Unless they interact with other atoms, they will tend to pick up stray electrons (they need two) and become stable 4He atoms.
What speed up the decay of biomass?
2 factors speed up the process 1.Heat 2.The biomass is loosely packed
