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Which atom could not possibly emit an alpha particle?
Helium-4 cannot emit an alpha particle, as an alpha particle is composed of two protons and two neutrons. Helium-4 already has two protons and two neutrons in its nucleus, so it cannot emit an alpha particle.
Which particle is given off when phosphorus-32 undergoes a transmutation reaction?
An isotope of phosphorus, phosphorus-32, undergoes beta minus decay as annoted by this equation: 32P => 32S + e- + ve The products are the sulfur isotope 32S, which is stable, and the beta minus partile (e-), which is a high energy electron, and an antineutrino (ve).
An excited atom decays to it's ground state and emits a proton of green light if instead the atom decays to an intermediate state what could the light emitted be?
If an atom that emits a green proton when it decays to its ground state decays to an intermediate state instead it will emit a proton that is yellow/orange/red. The reason is that it will be a lower energy proton emitted and lower energy waves correspond to longer wavelengths like the ones that make up these colors.
What describes a radioisotope?
An isotope of an element that is radioactive
What radiation does a nucleus with more than 82 protons usually emit?
A nucleus with more than 82 protons is usually unstable and may emit alpha or beta radiation to become more stable. This process helps lower the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, bringing it closer to a more stable configuration.
What particle does argon-39 atomic number 18 emit when it decays to potassium-39 atomic number 19?
electron or beta particle
What particle is emitted when Ra221 decays to Rn217?
Radon has two protons less than radium; and there is a total difference of 4 nucleons, so it is obvious that it would emit an alpha particle (which takes away 4 nucleons, 2 of them protons). Note: I didn't check whether this reaction actually occurs, or even whether these isotopes actually exist - I just did the subtraction.
What particle does argon 39 atomic number 18 emit when it decays to potassium 39 atomic number 19?
Argon-39 undergoes beta decay to become potassium-39, emitting an electron (beta particle) in the process. The atomic number increases by one due to the conversion of a neutron into a proton during beta decay.
Which atom could not possibly emit an alpha particle?
Helium-4 cannot emit an alpha particle, as an alpha particle is composed of two protons and two neutrons. Helium-4 already has two protons and two neutrons in its nucleus, so it cannot emit an alpha particle.
Is it possible for hydrogen nucleus to emit into an alpha particle?
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What is the charge of the atom when an alpha particle emit from that atom?
2-
How do you change carbon-13 into carbon-14?
emit a beta particle
Which atom could not emit an alpha particle?
Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons (the nucleus of a helium atom). Therefore, Hydrogen is the only element that doesn't contain (and can't emit) an alpha particle.
What does radioactive materials and electricity have in common?
Electrons. Electricity is composed of free electrons and some radioactive decays emit electrons (beta particles)
What will an atom of an isotope with a large neutron to proton ratio probably emit?
Beta particle
What type of nuclear radiation is emitted when carbon-14 decay?
Yes, carbon 14 is a radioactive isotope.
Can gama radiation takes place before alfa and beta decay?
Yes. Each unstable element decays differently. Some emit gamma, some emit alpha, some emit beta, and some emit different combinations of those in different sequences as one unstable element gives rise to another unstable element.
