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What are similarities between a model and a radioactive decay in nature?
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∙ 6y ago
Alpha and beta decay are both types of nuclear transformations, and nuclear changes will occur in every case. Also, both reactions result in the emission of particulate radiation. There are other questions on these types of radioactive decay, and links can be found below for further information.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoidk really know forl sure but they both are part of the process to causing a nuclear reaction. they both realease a ton of energy and both occur natrually or at least cant be forced to react by man.
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∙ 12y agoBoth are processes whereby unstable nuclei get rid of excess binding energy to become different nuclei by ejecting subatomic particles. Everything else about them is different.
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∙ 7y agoIt isn't clear what you want to compare it with.
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Are radioactive dating and radioactive decay the same?
Flying a kite is not the same as the wind blowing, but you need one for the other. Radioactive decay is not the same as radioactive dating, but you need the decay to get the date. Radioactive isotopes each of a characteristic decay rate and if one knows the amount of such an isotope in an object when it was created, the level of radioactivity decreases predictably with age and one can calculate the age by knowing the decrease. Radioactive decay is good for a lot of other things too, just like the wind.
How is the theory of plate tectonics related to the radioactive decay elements within the earth's interior?
The aesthenosphere is kept deformable largely through heat generated by radioactive decay
Does the proton decay?
This all depends on the situation and context. In particle physics, proton decay is hypothetical. It is a type of radioactive decay where protons decay into lighter subatomic particles.
Where does volcanoes and geysers get their heat energy from?
From the inside of the Earth, which is fairly hot. The Earth gets its heat from radioactive decay.
What type of radioactive decay causes the luminescent properties of radium paint?
mostly alpha, the others contribute a little too but not much.
How is astatine produced?
it is produced by radioactive decay from nature
What is the weak force in nature?
the force responsible for radioactive beta decay
What is the source of heat in the Earth's interior?
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Who discovered radioactive decay in 1898?
ernest Rutherford _______________________________________________________________ Radioactive decay was actually discovered in 1896 by Henri Bacquerel. Ernest Rutherford discovered the formula of radioactive decay (Such as the falk-life, differences between alpha and beta decay and even how the elements become new elements after the decay), but he did not discover the radioactive decay himself.
What is the source of heat in the Earth interior?
The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.
Why is there no technetium in nature?
Technetium exist in nature only in ultratraces; being unstable technetium technetium was lost by radioactive decay.
What is the link between the radioactive decay of the earth's core and convection currents?
The radioactive decay produces heat energy, which keeps the convection currents moving.
Radioactive decay do not involve electrons?
Radioactive decay may or may not involve electrons. There are different types of radioactive decay.
What force is involved in radioactive decay and the production of beta particles?
The weak force, or weak interaction, contributes to radioactive decay and the production of beta particles. The relationship between the strong force and the electromagnetic force also contributes to radioactive decay.
What is the difference between Chemical kinetics vs Chemical decay?
Chemical decay, also known as radioactive decay, is a process that occurs naturally (usually in isotopes or unstable substances) Chemical Kinetics is one of the ways you can analyze radioactive decay. Although it should be noted that radioactive decay undergoes first order decay when using Chemical Kinetics.
What is the difference between a simulation and actual radioactive decay?
Similarity: Both show that the radioactive atoms decrease and decayed atoms increase Difference: an actual decay is longer.
When radioactive isotopes break down into other elements the process is called?
radioactive decay
