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It depends on what caused the gamma event in the first place.
Strictly speaking, gamma radiation is caused by the de-excitation of the nucleus, so the atomic number (and Atomic Mass) does not change during a gamma event.
However, the gamma event is usually precipitated by some other event, such as a beta or alpha decay that does change the configuration of the nucleus. An alpha event reduces the atomic number by 2 (and reduces the Atomic Mass by 4), while the beta event increases the atomic number by 1 (and does not change the atomic mass very much).
Its actually more complex than that, but the answer to the original question is that nothing really happens to the atomic number during a gamma event.
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What changes occur when a radioactive isotope disintegrates?
When a radioactive isotope disintegrates, it releases radiation in the form of alpha or beta particles, gamma rays, or neutrons. This process changes the atom's nucleus, leading to the formation of a different element or isotope. The disintegration continues until a stable atom is reached.
What happens when a radioactive isotope decays?
It emits an electron and an antineutrino and increases by one in atomic number while ending up with one fewer neutrons, or it emits a positron and a neutrino and decreases by one in atomic number while ending up with one more neutron. In both cases the total number of protons and neutrons remains unchanged, and the number of orbital electrons will eventually change to match the new atomic number.
What is the average atomic mass of an element is the average atomic masses of what kind of isotopes?
average atomic massof an element=(Atomic mass of first isotope X % of that isotope) + (Atomic mass of second isotope X % of the second isotope)
Why radiation is emitted from radioactive substance?
Radiation is emitted from radioactive substances due to the spontaneous decay of unstable atomic nuclei. This decay process releases energy in the form of particles or electromagnetic waves, which are collectively referred to as radiation.
What is the atomic mass of roentgenium?
The atomic mass of the most stable isotope of Roentgenium is 281. This most stable isotope decays in around 36seconds. Oddly, it's most stable isotope has the same atomic mass as the most stable isotope of the element before: Darmstadtium.
What changes occur when a radioactive isotope disintegrates?
When a radioactive isotope disintegrates, it releases radiation in the form of alpha or beta particles, gamma rays, or neutrons. This process changes the atom's nucleus, leading to the formation of a different element or isotope. The disintegration continues until a stable atom is reached.
What happens to the atomic number when the nucleus releases a beta particle?
When the nucleus releases a beta minus particle the atomic number increase with 1.When the nucleus releases a beta plus particle the atomic number decrease with 1.
What happens when a radioactive isotope decays?
It emits an electron and an antineutrino and increases by one in atomic number while ending up with one fewer neutrons, or it emits a positron and a neutrino and decreases by one in atomic number while ending up with one more neutron. In both cases the total number of protons and neutrons remains unchanged, and the number of orbital electrons will eventually change to match the new atomic number.
What is the average atomic mass of an element is the average atomic masses of what kind of isotopes?
average atomic massof an element=(Atomic mass of first isotope X % of that isotope) + (Atomic mass of second isotope X % of the second isotope)
How do you find the atomic number of an isotope?
The atomic number of an isotope is always identical to every other isotope, otherwise, it would form a separate element.
How can you dertermine the number of neutrons in a isotope?
Subtract the atomic number of the isotope from its atomic mass number to obtain the number of neutrons in an isotope.
How does the atomic number relate to the number of protons in an atom?
Atomic Mass (of an isotope) - number of protons (of an isotope) = number of neutrons (of an isotope)
What happens to the mass number when it undergoes beta decay?
nothing, but another isotope with the same atomic mass is formed
Why radiation is emitted from radioactive substance?
Radiation is emitted from radioactive substances due to the spontaneous decay of unstable atomic nuclei. This decay process releases energy in the form of particles or electromagnetic waves, which are collectively referred to as radiation.
Does an atomic bomb release radioactivity?
Yes, an atomic bomb releases a large amount of nuclear radiation in the form of gamma rays, neutrons, and radioactive fallout. This radiation can cause severe health effects in humans and the environment.
What does the atomic mass equals the number of?
An isotope's mass number is the sum of the protons and neutrons in each atomic nucleus of the isotope.
What is the atomic mass of roentgenium?
The atomic mass of the most stable isotope of Roentgenium is 281. This most stable isotope decays in around 36seconds. Oddly, it's most stable isotope has the same atomic mass as the most stable isotope of the element before: Darmstadtium.
