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What is the inert gas daughter product of the radioactive isotope K-40?
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Argon-40
Naturally occurring K-40 with a half-life of 1.25×109 years, decays to stable
Ar-40 (11.2%) by electron capture or positron emission.
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Is a toxic inert gas that is a product of some nuclear reactions?
You think probable to radon (radioactive gas).
Is Krypton one inert gas that is radioactive?
No, krypton is normally not radioactive. Almost 60% of krypton is composed of krypton-84.
Is Radon a radioactive substance?
Radon is a very radioactive and dangerous gas.
When does radioactive decay stop?
A radioactive atom will go through subsequent decay events until it is inert. The series of elements it goes through are called the decay chain, in which each isotope is radioactive except the last, which is radiologically inert, and so undergoes no further decay. An example of such a chain is that of thorium-232:thorium-232radon-228actinium-228thorium-228radium-224radon-220polonium-216lead-212bismuth-212polonium-212 or thallium-208 (some quantity of each in a given mass)lead-208
What group in the periodic table is the most inert?
As far as "inert gases" (noble gases), the heaviest is the radioactive gas radon (atomic number 86, only natural isotope 222Ra).Referring to "inert" precious metals, the heaviest is gold (atomic number 79). Precious metals are not non-reactive and may either oxidize or dissolve in acids.
Is a toxic inert gas that is a product of some nuclear reactions?
You think probable to radon (radioactive gas).
Is Krypton one inert gas that is radioactive?
No, krypton is normally not radioactive. Almost 60% of krypton is composed of krypton-84.
Is Radon a radioactive substance?
Radon is a very radioactive and dangerous gas.
Is Radon a planet?
Nope, but it is a colorless, radioactive, inert gaseous element formed by the radioactive decay of radium.
When does radioactive decay stop?
A radioactive atom will go through subsequent decay events until it is inert. The series of elements it goes through are called the decay chain, in which each isotope is radioactive except the last, which is radiologically inert, and so undergoes no further decay. An example of such a chain is that of thorium-232:thorium-232radon-228actinium-228thorium-228radium-224radon-220polonium-216lead-212bismuth-212polonium-212 or thallium-208 (some quantity of each in a given mass)lead-208
What group in the periodic table is the most inert?
As far as "inert gases" (noble gases), the heaviest is the radioactive gas radon (atomic number 86, only natural isotope 222Ra).Referring to "inert" precious metals, the heaviest is gold (atomic number 79). Precious metals are not non-reactive and may either oxidize or dissolve in acids.
What is a colorless naturally occurring radioactive inert gaseous element formed by radioactive decay?
It is radon that we see formed from the decay of naturally radioactive substances in the earth's crust.
What is the relationship between radioactivity and half life?
If you know the half life of an isotope and the amount of it present, it is possible to calculate the numbers of decay events per second in the mass. This does not provide all the information about radioactivity, because it does not provide information about the type of decay. The missing information includes the type of emission (alpha, beta, gamma, fission, etc.), the energy of the emitted particle or particles, and the energy imparted to the atom itself. Another piece of information that needs to be accounted for is the isotope of the daughter atom or atoms. If these are inert, the radioactivity declines. But if the daughter atoms are radioactive, they may make the mass more radioactive, increasing the number of decay events per second, and change its nature by making different emissions of their own.
When does radioactivity stop?
A radioactive atom will go through subsequent decay events until it is inert. The series of elements it goes through are called the decay chain, in which each isotope is radioactive except the last, which is radiologically inert, and so undergoes no further decay. An example of such a chain is that of thorium-232:thorium-232radon-228actinium-228thorium-228radium-224radon-220polonium-216lead-212bismuth-212polonium-212 or thallium-208 (some quantity of each in a given mass)lead-208
Can you make a chemical reaction without making the product an inert gas?
Yes, you can make a chemical reaction without making the product an inert gas. For example, if you run an electric current through Hydrogen and Oxygen, the product is Water, or H2O. Water is not an inert (noble) gas, so you can make a chemical reaction without making the product an inert gas.
Is palladium a heavy metal?
Nearly all of the palladium found in nature is of six stable isotopes. There are traces of a radioactive isotope, 107Pd, also found, but the quantity is insignificant. Like all elements, palladium has synthetic radioactive isotopes.
Is a radon metal?
No. Radon is a colorless, radioactive, inert gaseous element formed by the radioactive decay of radium. It is used as a radiation source in radiotherapy and to produce neutrons for research. Its most stable isotope is Rn 222 with a half-life of 3.82 days. Atomic number 86; melting point −71°C; boiling point −61.8°C; specific gravity (solid) 4.
