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The existence of alpha decay in radioactive uranium was first discovered by?
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The existence of radiation was discovered in 1896 by Henri Becquerel in the course of experiments involving uranium salts, though the nature of it was unknown.
The nature of the alpha particle was discovered by Ernest Rutherford, and he showed it was essentially an helium nucleus in 1907.
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What is Radioactive decay of Uranium-235?
alpha, to Thorium-231
Is radioactive uranium positively charged?
The alpha radiation emitted from uranium isotopes is an ionizing radiation.
What type of radioactive decay result in uranium -238 becoming thorium 234.?
This is an alpha decay.The half-life of uranium-238 is 4,468.10ex.9 years.
Why is uranium bad for humans and potassium not?
uranium is a radioactive substance which can cause mutations in cell while potassium is non-radioactive. in fact it is required in our body for transmission of nerve impulse and osmoregulation. ----------- Potassium-40 is also radioactive ! But uranium is also a toxic element and as a radioactive element is more dangerous that potassium (alpha particle emitter, gamma irradiation, radioactive descendents as radon).
What radioactive decay would uranium...238 be if it undergoes alpha then beta then beta then beta then alpha then alpha?
238U --> 234Th + 4He 234Th --> 234Pa + e- 234Pa --> 234U + e- 234U --> 234Np + e-, not possible
What is Radioactive decay of Uranium-235?
alpha, to Thorium-231
How uranium effect your environment?
Uranium undergoes radioactive decay and emits alpha particles which can damage tissue.
What type of radioactive decay results in uranium becoming thorium?
Alpha decay
Uranium 235 and Uranium 238 are said to be what kind of radioactivity?
Uranium 235 and uranium 238 are especially alpha particles emitters. They are natural radioactive isotopes.
What are the alpha particles in the environment?
Naturally occurring alpha particles are mostly from cosmic radiation and radioactive isotopes such as Americium and Uranium.
Is radioactive uranium positively charged?
The alpha radiation emitted from uranium isotopes is an ionizing radiation.
What type of radioactive decay results in uranium-238 becoming thorium-234?
Alpha decay
What type of radioactive decay result in uranium -238 becoming thorium 234.?
This is an alpha decay.The half-life of uranium-238 is 4,468.10ex.9 years.
Can any explain the formation of francium by the radioactive decay of uranium and actinium?
227Ac----- alpha decay---- 223Fr
What type of radioactive decay resulted in uranium 238 becoming thorium 234 and how do you know?
This is an alpha decay.
Why is uranium bad for humans and potassium not?
uranium is a radioactive substance which can cause mutations in cell while potassium is non-radioactive. in fact it is required in our body for transmission of nerve impulse and osmoregulation. ----------- Potassium-40 is also radioactive ! But uranium is also a toxic element and as a radioactive element is more dangerous that potassium (alpha particle emitter, gamma irradiation, radioactive descendents as radon).
What are the least commonly used metals?
Radioactive metals like uranium, titanium which emit alpha, beta & gamma rays.
