The reason radioactive isotopes emit radiation is that the emission of radiation is a nutural consequence of being radioactive. Let's look a bit more closely.
Radioactive isotopes are unstable atoms, and they willundergo radioactive decay sooner or later. The unstable atomic nuclei undergo a change based on what particular isotope is being considered. In any case, when a nuclear change occurs, radiation of some kind is emitted from that nucleus. It really is that simple.
The "short" answer is that some atoms, the ones that are radioactive, have a nucleus that is unstable, and it will "break apart" at some time. The protons and neutrons that are fused in a given nucleus of a given isotope of a given element might not, for some reason, like the arrangement they are forced to accept when the nucleus is made. As a result, that nucleus is unstable and likely to decay by some mechanism. When an atom of a radioactive isotope decays, it emits radiation (particulate and/or electromagnetic) as a way to loose energy to shift to a more "acceptable" nuclear state. Note that the more "acceptable" nuclear state may, itself, be another radioactive isotope, and it will decay sooner or later to form yet another nucleus. This will continue over time until that atom reaches a stable nuclear state. Further decay will not occur as the protons and neutrons in the nucleus are now "happy" with the way things are and will stay together.
The "short" answer is that some atoms, the ones that are radioactive, have a nucleus that is unstable, and it will "break apart" at some time. The protons and neutrons that are fused in a given nucleus of a given isotope of a given element might not, for some reason, like the arrangement they are forced to accept when the nucleus is made. As a result, that nucleus is unstable and likely to decay by some mechanism. When an atom of a radioactive isotope decays, it emits radiation (particulate and/or electromagnetic) as a way to loose energy to shift to a more "acceptable" nuclear state.
Note that the more "acceptable" nuclear state may, itself, be another radioactive isotope, and it will decay sooner or later to form yet another nucleus. This will continue over time until that atom reaches a stable nuclear state. Further decay will not occur as the protons and neutrons in the nucleus are now
They don't give off energy. Atoms are neutral particles because the protons and electrons balance each other out. Unless the atom is tampered with by man.
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Atoms release energy when they collide in the form of heat. the faster the speed of impact the more heat is released.
Radioactive decay happens when an unstable atom cannot hold itself together, and pieces of it fly out. The pieces include the emissions we call radiation.
Because it makes bowel movements..
Radiation is typically emitted from an energy source. Ionizing radiation means that the radiation has enough energy to bond to an atom. This causes the atom to become charged.
Wave Absorption is electromagnetic radiation a.k.a the electrons of an atom. I hope this helped!! XD
Alpha radiation is when big chunks of an atom are expelled. They are typically protons or a combination of protons and sometimes neutrons.Beta radiation is when electrons are expelled from a decaying atom.Gamma radiation is when electromagnetic waves are expelled from a decaying atom.
Isotopes of elements with unstable nucleus release nuclear radiation. Generally theinstabilityis related to the neutron to proton ratio in the nucleus of an atom.
In the radiative zone, energy moves from atom to atom in the form of electromagnetic waves, or radiation. Energy produced in the core moves through this zone by convection, the transfer of energy by moving liquids or gases.
Electromagnetic Radiation is electron radiation as pulsed by the Sun at all measured frequencies
Radiation: Comes from the churn of the atom, the churn is fissured. Electromagnetic: When electrons are jumping between the schells of the atom, vreating waves. (Pardon my bad science English language)
electromagnetic force
Gamma radiation isn't a form of decay as it doesn't create a new atom but gamma radiation is an electromagnetic wave.
a particle traveling in wave form.
Quantum Mechanics
Radiation is typically emitted from an energy source. Ionizing radiation means that the radiation has enough energy to bond to an atom. This causes the atom to become charged.
Wave Absorption is electromagnetic radiation a.k.a the electrons of an atom. I hope this helped!! XD
For example, by the absorption of a photon.
wave theory of light
Light is made of "photons", ie. is a little packets of energy that can carry electromagnetic radiation.
Alpha radiation is when big chunks of an atom are expelled. They are typically protons or a combination of protons and sometimes neutrons.Beta radiation is when electrons are expelled from a decaying atom.Gamma radiation is when electromagnetic waves are expelled from a decaying atom.