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In the case of pure gamma decay, the element will not decay into another element or another isotope, like with alpha- or beta radiation, but it will lose energy in the form of a (gamma) photon. The atomic number and mass number will not change.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt doesn't it just makes the atom become more stable. Rememeber gamma radiation is just a wave not a proton or electron so it can't physically change the atom.
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Why nucleus is a source of eletromagnetic radiation?
When the nucleus is unstable, one of the ways to reach stability is to emit electromagnetic radiation in the form of gamma rays.
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
Beta radiation is made from electrons (or positrons for inverse beta radiation). Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus, and gamma radiation is a high energy electromagnetic ray.
Why does gamma radiation NOT change the type of atom?
Gamma radiation, which is a type of electromagnetic radiation, does not change the type of atom because it does not involve the transfer or exchange of particles. Unlike alpha and beta radiation, which involve the emission of particles from the nucleus, gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons that are released from the atomic nucleus. Therefore, it does not alter the composition or identity of the atom.
How is the atomic number changed by gamma decay?
There is no change in atomic number with the emission of gamma radiation. Unlike alpha or beta radiation, it does not have any kind of particles. It's emission results only when an excited nuclei goes to an unexcited state by emitting these.
Which type of radiation is emitted from the nucleus at the velocity of light?
gamma
Why nucleus is a source of eletromagnetic radiation?
When the nucleus is unstable, one of the ways to reach stability is to emit electromagnetic radiation in the form of gamma rays.
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
Can you puncture the nucleus without creating gamma radiation?
i dont know :D ;)
Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
Beta radiation is made from electrons (or positrons for inverse beta radiation). Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus, and gamma radiation is a high energy electromagnetic ray.
Emission of gamma rays does not change the atomic number of a nucleus?
no, gamma rays are very high frequency electromagnetic radiation and are not protons or electrons as alpha and beta radiation are respectively.
When a nucleus is made the missing mass is converted to what?
electromagnetic radiation (Gamma Rays, mostly)
Can glass stop gamma rays?
NO. Gamma radiation is not easily blocked as it can pass between the electron shell and the nucleus of an atom as if those were not there at all. The only way to block gamma radiation is to have enough atoms one behind the other that have enough nucleus to block the path. Dense materials are more effective.
What do you mean by radioactive?
An element that has an unstable nucleus and therefore emits alpha, beta and/or gamma radiation.
Where are the radioactive alpha beta and gamma radiation made?
The radiation originates in the atom, usually in the nucleus of the atom as a result of the atom being split.
What do a gamma ray gives off?
Gamma decay occurs when an atomic nucleus changes from a higher energy state to a lower one. When it does the "extra" energy leaves in the form of a gamma ray. That's gamma decay. The gamma ray is electromagnetic energy. That means that there is not a particle of anything involved in this event. Gamma decay is the emergence of that gamma ray from the nucleus of an atom that is going down in its energy state
The emission of electromagnetic energy from an atomic nucleus is called decay?
gamma
