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What is the term for an atom that has an unstable nucleus?
radioisotope
What is the term for an atom the decays?
unstable, radioactive
What makes a atom unstable?
it might not be unstable with anything.......
What are the characteristics of a atom?
A radioactive atom is an atom of an element with an unstable nucleus.
What is an unstable atom?
An unstable atom is an atom that has an imbalance in the ratio of protons to neutrons in its nucleus, making it prone to undergo radioactive decay. This decay results in the emission of particles or energy in order to achieve a more stable configuration. Unstable atoms will continue to decay until they reach a state of stability.
Is 288 is unstable or reactive atom?
The number 288 does not correspond to an atom as it is not a specific element. Atoms themselves are not considered stable or unstable, but certain isotopes of elements can be unstable and undergo radioactive decay.
What number of protons does carbon atom become unstable?
Carbon atom contains only 6 protons. It is become unstable when number of neutrons are increasing.
Term for an atom that has the same atomic number as another atom but differs in atomic weight?
This is the definition of an "isotope".
Atom with an unstable nucelus is called?
It is a radioactive element.
What causes an atom to be stable and unstable?
An atom is stable when its nucleus has a balanced ratio of protons and neutrons, and when its electrons are in filled energy levels. An atom is unstable when it has an imbalance of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, leading to radioactive decay in an attempt to reach a more stable configuration.
True or false unstable atom that decomposes and emits energy is called retroactive?
No, it's called "radioactive." "Retroactive" is something that's active in regards to the past.
What is the maximum amount of electrons an atom can donate and why?
1, because it will make the atom become unstable.
