Radioactive elements exist in all groups of the Periodic Table.
Three families of elements that contain no radioactive isotopes are the noble gases (such as helium, neon, and argon), the alkali metals (such as lithium, sodium, and potassium), and the alkaline earth metals (such as beryllium, magnesium, and calcium). These families consist of stable elements that do not have any naturally occurring radioactive isotopes.
Oh, dude, let me break it down for you. So, the three families that contain no radioactive elements are the noble gases, the alkaline earth metals, and the alkali metals. It's like they're the cool kids who don't mess around with that radioactive drama. Just chillin' with their stable atomic structures, you know?
No, trace elements are not necessarily radioactive. A link to a list of elements that have no natural radioactive isotopes is at a related question, below.
Radioactive elements make up a small fraction of all naturally occurring elements in Earth's crust. Most elements are stable and non-radioactive. However, even though they are a minority, radioactive elements play important roles in various scientific, medical, and industrial applications.
After disintegration all radioactive elements are transformed in other elements.
Not all of the transition elements are radioactive. Many of them are, and some of them have common radioactive isotopes, but some of them have no naturally occurring radioactive isotopes. Please note that all elements have synthetic radioactive isotopes, at least.
Radioactive elements
Elements with no stable isotopes are called radioactive elements. These elements spontaneously undergo radioactive decay, which leads to the formation of stable isotopes over time.
Radioactive elements exist in all groups of the periodic table.
Yes, but only if it is radioactive. Radioactive elements change into different elements through radioactive decay.
Some synthetic elements are naturally radioactive due to their unstable atomic structures. For example, elements beyond uranium on the periodic table are typically artificially produced and tend to be radioactive. These elements can emit radiation as they undergo radioactive decay.
The family of radioactive elements is called the Actinides. This group includes elements such as uranium, thorium, and plutonium, which are known for their radioactive properties.