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Unstable atoms are said to be radioactive
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Isotopes with unstable nuclei are?
Unstable Isotopes will degrade through radioactive decay into other types of atoms. To break it down Unstable isotopes are those whose moleules break down to form new atoms and ions.
What is the difference between a stable and unstable nucleus?
In most atoms the protons and neutrons found in the nucleus are held together strongly. The nuclei of these atoms are said to be stable. However, the neutrons and protons in some atoms are not held together as strongly. These nuclei are unstable and will eventually disintegrate, forming other elements. Isotopes that are unstable are said to be radioactive and are called radioactive isotopes or radioisotopes.
What does adding s neutron to an atoms nucleus do to the atoms mass?
Increases it by one mass unit.
What is the mass in grams of 2x1012 atoms of potassium?
What is the mass, in grams, of 2 × 1012 atoms of potassium?
Atoms that are unstable and tend to decompose to become more stable are specifically termed?
Radioisotopes.
How do jetstreams affect air masses?
Ionizing radiation is produced by unstable atoms. Unstable atoms differ from stable atoms because they have an excess of energy or mass or both.
Is fusion nuclear decay or nuclear synthesis?
Fusion is nuclear synthesis, combining atoms of lesser mass into atoms of greater mass. Decay is reducing the mass of larger (unstable) atoms to form atoms of lesser mass.
What is the minimum amount of unstable atoms needed to produce an uncontrolled chain reaction is called?
The minimum amount of unstable atoms needed to produce an uncontrolled chain reaction is called critical mass.
Which atoms form ions most easily?
unstable atoms
Isotopes with unstable nuclei are?
Unstable Isotopes will degrade through radioactive decay into other types of atoms. To break it down Unstable isotopes are those whose moleules break down to form new atoms and ions.
How do atoms affect the type of elements?
The number of protons equal the atomic number; the electrons from the outer shell are involved in chemical reactions. The ionization energy and the electronegativity are also important characteristics of atoms. Atoms with a big mass become unstable etc.
Atoms that are unstable are more likely to be what than atoms that are stable?
radioisotopes
How do nuclear atoms differ from regular atoms?
All atoms are nuclear, in that they all have nuclei. Some atoms have unstable nuclei, making them radioactive. I'm afraid I have no idea what you mean by "nuclear atoms," unless you meant to say radioactive atoms, in which case the answer is "they have unstable nuclei and they're radioactive."
The minimum amount of unstable atoms needed to produce an uncontrolled chain reaction is called?
The minimum amount of unstable atoms needed to produce an uncontrolled chain reaction is called?
What is the primary reason an atoms nucleus is unstable?
Increasing the ratio neutrons/protons in the nucleus the atom become unstable.
What is it called when atoms are unstable and undergo a nuclear decay?
radioactive decay
Do stable atoms release nuclear particles?
No. If they did, they would be radioactive and unstable.
