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What is the effect of pressure on the rate of radioactive decay?
Pressure does not have a significant effect on the rate of radioactive decay, as it is mainly influenced by the instability of the nucleus of the atom. The decay process is determined by the nuclear forces within the atom, which are not significantly affected by external pressure changes.
Can the neutron in an atom be somewhere else other than the nucleus?
Neutrons are typically found within the nucleus of an atom. However, they can be ejected from the nucleus in certain nuclear reactions or processes, such as radioactive decay or nuclear fission, where they may be observed outside the nucleus for a short period before they decay into a proton.
How alpha decay affects the parent ATOM....not the nucleus.?
Nuclear decay, etc. is defined for the nucleus. The atom consists mostly of the nucleus. If the nucleus loses two protons (in the case of alpha decay) it will have two charges less; eventually it will tend to lose two electrons to become an electrically neutral atom.
What is when the nucleus of an atom decomposes called?
radioactive decay
What happens to an atom whos nucleus decomposes?
It's called Radioactive Decay. It transforms the atom (or "parent nuclide") into a "daughter nuclide"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioactive_decay
What is the process of electron decay and how does it contribute to the stability of an atom?
Electron decay is the process where an electron changes its energy level within an atom. This process contributes to the stability of an atom by helping to balance the positive charge of the nucleus with the negative charge of the electrons, maintaining the overall neutrality of the atom.
What radioactive atoms spontaneously do?
Radioactive atoms spontaneously decay, emitting particles or energy in the process. This decay can result in the transformation of the atom into a different element or isotope to achieve a more stable state.
What part of an atom causes radioactivity?
It is the nucleus of the atom that undergoes change during radioactive decay.
When the nucleus of an atom changes by emiting particles what is this called?
radioactive decay
What happens to a nucleus of an unstable atom?
An unstable nucleus can undergo radioactive decay to become more stable. This can involve emitting radiation in the form of alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays. The decay process results in a transformation of the nucleus into a different element or isotope.
Do protons orbit the nucleus in an atom?
No, protons do not orbit the nucleus in an atom. They are located within the nucleus along with neutrons. Electrons are the particles that orbit the nucleus in an atom.
Where do electrons protons and neutrons reside within an atom?
Protons and neutrons reside within the nucleus, electrons orbit around the nucleus.
