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The ground has small amounts of radioactive elements which means they emitt alpha rays, beta rays & gamma rays. Some locations have more then others but there's a little just about everywhere. There are also radiation particles that come from outer space (cosmic rays). All of these radiations are called the "background" radiation and can be counted with a Geiger counter. When a scientist is trying to do an experiment in radioactivity the background radiation is called radiation noise because its really not wanted and can interfere with the experiment.
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What characterizes a radioactive element?
As radioactive element is an element that is on the Priodic Table of Elements. A Radioactive Element is usually radioactive.
Why is silver radioactive?
it isn't radioactive.
Is the element silver radioactive?
No, it is not radioactive.
Are helium balloons radioactive?
No. Helium is not radioactive.
How do you use radioactive element in a sentence?
A radioactive element is one that discharges radiation. Uranium is a radioactive element. A radioactive element is very dangerous if you don't have protective clothing. You should never go near a radioactive element.
What do you spell radioactive?
"Radioactive."
Is the element sodium radioactive or non-radioactive?
non radioactive element
What characterizes a radioactive element?
As radioactive element is an element that is on the Priodic Table of Elements. A Radioactive Element is usually radioactive.
What is the source of heat in the Earth's interior?
The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.
If a substance is radioactive is its compound radioactive?
Yes. A radioactive atom is a radioactive atom. If that atom exists as a single atom and is uncombined and it is radioactive, it's radioactive. If that same atom is chemically combined with another or other atoms, it's still radioactive. It's just that simple.
Is uranium tetrafluoride - UF4 - radioactive?
All uranium compounds are radioactive to some degree.
Is dueterium radioactive?
No, deuterium is not radioactive.
Why is silver radioactive?
it isn't radioactive.
Is the element silver radioactive?
No, it is not radioactive.
Is Zirconium not radioactive?
Zirconium does have radioactive isotopes, but the main ones used in industry are not radioactive.
Is rabbit feces radioactive?
No. There is no reason why rabbit feces should be radioactive, unless of course they ate something radioactive or they are under medical care using radioactive isotopes. It might be possible that if the soil is radioactive, and the plants become radioactive, that a rabbit might excrete radioactive feces from eating the plants.
What is radioactive substances?
Radioactive substances are the things that put off radiation. These could be radioactive waste, or even radioactive materials not yet used.
