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When a radioisotope decays does it always produce another isotope of the same element?
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∙ 14y ago
No!
If the radioisotope loses a neutron, then it will produce another isotope of the same element. However, if it loses an alpha particle or a positron, the result is a different element.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoIt depends on what type of rays it gives off. If it gives off Alpha ray which has two protons and two neutrons, it will change to another element with 2 less atomic number. Beta would also do the same but Gamma won't.
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When elements are combined to produce another element this is called?
This process is known as nuclear fusion.
Examples of an isotope?
Cobalt-66 is a isotope that does not occur naturaly but is used in the food industry to sterilize produce.
What element do substances become after radioactive decay?
It depends on 1)what the fuel isotope is, 2)how long you wait, and 3)luck. Plutonium decays into uranium as well as helium(don't quote me on this), then uranium decays one of several ways, where the large chuck of the nucleus is lead, mercury, gold, or another element, depending on the reaction energy
The combination of the center of atoms to produce a heavier element is called what?
The combination of the center of atoms to produce a heavier element is called nuclear fusion.
222Rn emits a beta particle to produce what element?
radiation
When elements are combined to produce another element this is called?
This process is known as nuclear fusion.
Examples of an isotope?
Cobalt-66 is a isotope that does not occur naturaly but is used in the food industry to sterilize produce.
How much energy does plutonium produce in whats?
1. The isotope 238Pu: a power o,5 W for 1g. 2. For the nuclear fuels containing plutonium: this is another problem !
What element do substances become after radioactive decay?
It depends on 1)what the fuel isotope is, 2)how long you wait, and 3)luck. Plutonium decays into uranium as well as helium(don't quote me on this), then uranium decays one of several ways, where the large chuck of the nucleus is lead, mercury, gold, or another element, depending on the reaction energy
Which isotope element has 3 protons 4 neutrons and 3 electrons?
It is lithium(Li) . NB Most elements produce isotopes. Hydrogen has 3 isotopes. Carbon has 3 isotopes Chlorine has 2 isotopes. To name but a few.
What scientific element do plants produce?
Plants produce oxygen (O2).
The combination of the center of atoms to produce a heavier element is called what?
The combination of the center of atoms to produce a heavier element is called nuclear fusion.
Does the element xenon produce heat?
Not normally.
What element does cellular respiration produce?
CO2
How an element produce heat?
A chemical reaction took place creating a new element.
What are the uses of the element scandium?
Scandium is used to make high intensity lamps. Scandium iodide is added to mercury vapor lamps to produce a light source with a color resembling sunlight. The radioactive isotope Sc-46 is used as a tracer in refinery crackers for crude oil.
What type of element does calcium produce?
Calcium is an element. It's an alkaline earth metal, if that helps.
