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Radioactive decay occurs when in at least part of the nucleus the force overcomes the strong force?
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∙ 12y agoIf I were looking for a definition of radioactive decay, that would probably be about the worst one I could find that isn't strictly speaking wholly and entirely false and which at least manages to contain the word "nucleus".
If this is a true/false question, the smart money is on false.
You've ... sort of, though again it's not by any stretch of the imagination a "good" definition ... managed to describe fusion.
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∙ 14y agoThe strong nuclear force is what binds nuclei together. If this is overcome in a nucleus, it produces a radioactive decay.
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What overcomes the electromagnetic repulsion between protons and binds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom?
The weak and strong nuclear forces are the main reasons
What happens when strong forces are not sufficient enough to hold an unstable nuclei together?
Such an element is radioactive and to stabilised itself its nucleus emits the alpha and beta particles along with gamma rays till it is converted into a stable nucleus.
When does the nucleus of an atom become unstable?
The answer is: The strong nuclear force is not large enough to overcome the electric force for large nuclei. Hope I answered your question.=)
Does the nucleus of the hydrogen atom have the strong force?
Yes, all atoms have the strong force in their nucleus.
How does the strong nucleus force hold the nucleus of an atom together?
The strong nuclear force, also called binding energy, holds quarks together to form protons and neutrons. Residual binding energy, also called the nuclear force, holds protons and neutrons together to form the nucleus of an atom. This holds true up to about atomic number 83 (bismuth), at which point the electromagnetic force, a repulsive force for protons, starts to overcome the distance barrier of binding energy and make the nucleus unstable. This makes the atoms starting at bismuth and above be radioactive. Additionally, the presence or absence of extra neutrons, i.e. isotopes, even in light nuclides, can, due to the weak interaction, makes the nucleus be unstable, and radioactive.
When the electrostatic force overcomes the force in at least part of the nucleus it is called radioactive decay?
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What overcomes the electromagnetic repulsion between protons and binds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom?
The weak and strong nuclear forces are the main reasons
Why is a neutron not radioactive in a nucleon?
Neutron decay occurs though the weak interaction of W bosons. While in the nucleus, the strong interaction (gluons) hold the neutron together in the atom. The neutron can still decay while in the nucleus causing beta decay.
When an atom undergoes radioactive decay the energy released in the reaction comes from what?
The energy that comes from the radioactive decay of an atom can come from the electrons and can come from the strong force inside the nucleus.
What is the diffirence between nuclear force and weak nuclear force?
Yes. The Strong Nuclear Force is the force that holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus and is transmitted by gluons. It is the glue that holds the nucleus together. The Weak Force is responsible for the decay of radioactive elements. It ejects neutrons from the nucleus of a radioactive atom.
Elements become radioactive when the repulsive strong nuclear force overcomes the attractive electroactive force?
If your on apex it’s false
Which of the four fundamental forces is involved in radioactive behavior?
If by radioactive you mean the decay of atoms, it would be the residual strong force The residual strong force has an effective range of 10-15 meters and when the nucleus of an atom extends beyond this the nucleus becomes unstable; the force between the protons is unable to counteract the electromagnetic force. If you refer to the decay of particles then it is the weak force.
What force makes the nucleus push itself apart?
There is the strong nuclear force that keeps the nucleus together, but then there is also the weak nuclear force that is responsible for the radioactive decay and is responsible for the fusion of hydrogen in stars. There is also the electromagnetic force that combats the strong force and attempts to push the nucleus apart, this is, however, unsuccessful.
What must happen for a nucleus to be stable?
The strong nuclear force must balance electrostatic forces in the nucleus
Which phase of matter has the strong attractive force?
All phases of matter have the strong force. It is the force that occurs in the nuclei of atoms and holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.
What happens when strong forces are not sufficient enough to hold an unstable nuclei together?
Such an element is radioactive and to stabilised itself its nucleus emits the alpha and beta particles along with gamma rays till it is converted into a stable nucleus.
Do Elements become radioactive when the strong nuclear force overcomes the repulsive electrostatic force?
No. Radioactive elements are normally a result of the atom actually being an isotope of that element. An isotope is an atom of an element that has a different amount of neutrons than the norm. For example, the normal amount of neutrons in a Carbon atom is six, but Carbon-14 has eight, and Carbon-16 has ten. These isotopes are normally radioactive.
