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What does the unstable nucleus of an atom give off during radioactive decay?
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∙ 11y ago
An unstable nucleus (radioactive isotope) may emit: alpha particles, beta particles, gamma radiations, electrons, positrons, X-rays, and neutrons, depending on which nucleus is doing the emitting.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoAn unstable nucleus in an atom will eventually decay through nuclear fission. When this happens, it will emit radiation and some number of energetic neutrons and/or protons and electrons. Sometimes it splits into two new atoms whose total mass almost adds-up to that of the original.
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∙ 14y agoAn unstable nucleus could emit any of several things when it undergoes radioactive decay. It depends on the nucleus in question and the type of decay it undergoes. We could see an electron or a positron (with an antineutrino or neutrino in beta minus and beta plus decay), an alpha particle (alpha decay), a neutron or neutrons (spontaneous fission), or even a gamma ray from an excited nucleus. Use the links below to related questions for more information.
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∙ 14y agoThe name is radioactive isotopes.
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∙ 11y agoIt depends of the type of decay -- It can release alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays.
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∙ 11y agoBULL its alpha b particle
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∙ 11y agoThese are radioactive.
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What happens during radioactive decay apex?
An unstable nucleus loses particles until it becomes stable.
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.
What is an unstable nucleus that starts a decay process called?
A nucleus that starts to decay is called a radioactive nucleus or atom. It decays with a known and unique half life by several processes including but not limited to beta decay, alpha decay, electron capture decay, and positron emission.
What is nuclei that has unstable decay known as?
Atomic nuclei that are unstable and decaying are said to be radioactive. Radioactive decay involves alpha, beta and gamma particle emissions.
How does radioactive decay transmute elements?
A radioactive element has unstable atomic nuclei. These nuclei will decay according to the decay scheme for that given element under inspection. Depending on the type of decay, an alpha particle (a helium-4 nucleus), or a beta particle (an electron or a positron, depending) may be ejected from the nucleus. This will result in nuclear transformation. With each decay, a "new" nuclear configuration will appear, and these nuclei will, if they are also unstable, undergo further radioactive decay along what is called a decay chain. With continued decay, the atoms will change and reach the end of the chain, and this will be signaled by the appearance of a stable atomic nucleus.
What happens during radioactive decay apex?
An unstable nucleus loses particles until it becomes stable.
What is a nucleus that is unstable and undergoes decay?
Atomic nuclei that are unstable and decaying are said to be radioactive. Radioactive decay involves alpha, beta and gamma particle emissions.
What process is a radioactive decay?
The process of a radioactive decay is atomic nucleus of an unstable atom loses energy by emitting ionizing particles
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.
What happens to a nucleus of an unstable atom?
the unstable nucleus will decay into smaller, stable particles.
A beta particle may be spontaneously emitted from?
Positrons are emitted from proton-rich radioactive during positive beta-decay.
What is an unstable nucleus that starts a decay process called?
A nucleus that starts to decay is called a radioactive nucleus or atom. It decays with a known and unique half life by several processes including but not limited to beta decay, alpha decay, electron capture decay, and positron emission.
Importance of radioactive decay?
it is used by scientist to to calculate a rock's age
How is a stable nucleus different to an unstable nucleus?
A stable nucleus is one which will not decay, whereas an unstable nucleus will decay at some point, which cannot be predicted as decay is a random process, by alpha or beta decay.
What happens when an unstable nucleus undergoes radioactive decay?
Particles or electromagnetic radiation are emitted.
What is nuclei that has unstable decay known as?
Atomic nuclei that are unstable and decaying are said to be radioactive. Radioactive decay involves alpha, beta and gamma particle emissions.
What is it called when atoms are unstable and undergo a nuclear decay?
radioactive decay
