It isn't really an ELEMENT that is unstable, but an ISOTOPE. That means that in general, for the same element, some atoms will decay, and some will not - the difference being the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
Unstable isotopes are radioactive isotopes, can disintegrate and emit radiations.
Each isotope, stable or unstable, has a specific symbol; for example K-40 for potassium 40.
The process where an unstable parent isotope becomes a stable daughter isotope is called radioactive decay. During this process, the parent isotope undergoes a series of transformations, such as alpha or beta decay, emitting particles or energy until it reaches a stable state as a daughter isotope.
When an isotope is unstable, it is said to be radioactive.
The process is called decay, or sometimes nuclear decay. A link can be found below.
This is a radioactive isotope.
Unstable isotopes are radioactive isotopes, can disintegrate and emit radiations.
Each isotope, stable or unstable, has a specific symbol; for example K-40 for potassium 40.
The process where an unstable parent isotope becomes a stable daughter isotope is called radioactive decay. During this process, the parent isotope undergoes a series of transformations, such as alpha or beta decay, emitting particles or energy until it reaches a stable state as a daughter isotope.
When an isotope is unstable, it is said to be radioactive.
The process is called decay, or sometimes nuclear decay. A link can be found below.
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Each (unstable) isotope has a distinctive half-life.
It is called radioactive decay. During this process, an unstable isotope loses energy or particles to become a more stable element.
Yes, that is correct. Radioactive decay involves the transformation of an unstable parent isotope into a more stable daughter product through the emission of particles or energy. This process continues until the parent isotope reaches a stable configuration.
Hydrogen has 1 unstable isotope, and 2 stable isotopes.
False. When an unstable isotope decays, the resulting daughter isotope may or may not be stable. Some daughter isotopes are stable, while others may still be radioactive and undergo further decay.