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What terms best describes the nucleus of a radioactive element?
unstable
What are the characteristics of a atom?
A radioactive atom is an atom of an element with an unstable nucleus.
What is An unstable isotope is called what?
It isn't really an ELEMENT that is unstable, but an ISOTOPE. That means that in general, for the same element, some atoms will decay, and some will not - the difference being the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
Why an element call radioactive?
it is unstable and decays to another element
What do you mean by radioactive element?
An element that has an unstable nucleus and therefore emits alpha, beta and/or gamma radiation.
What best describes a radioisotope?
its nucleus is unstable
What makes an element unstable or radioactive?
The stability of an atom depends on a balance between the numbers of protons and neutrons in its nucleus and also on the total size of its nucleus; atoms with sufficiently large nuclei are inherently unstable. Please see the link.
If an element is radioactive is it's nucleus unstable?
Yes,The element is radioactive due to the instability of its nucleus.See the related question below for more information.
What do you mean by radioactive?
An element that has an unstable nucleus and therefore emits alpha, beta and/or gamma radiation.
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.
What makes a nucleus unstabe?
A nucleus with too few nuetrons is unstable because there are not enough to keep the protons. There must be a certain amount of nuetrons for every element.
Can unstable atoms have a nucleus that always remains the same?
No, unstable atoms cannot have a nucleus that always remains the same. By definition, unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, which means their nuclei change over time as they emit particles or radiation to reach a more stable state. This process alters the composition of the nucleus, leading to the transformation of one element into another or the release of energy. Therefore, the nucleus of an unstable atom is inherently dynamic and subject to change.
