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That depends on the nuclear decay type. For gamma decay, the identity does NOT change, but for alpha and beta, it does.

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How does an isotope of an element change during nuclear decay?

During nuclear decay, an isotope of an element changes by emitting radiation, such as alpha or beta particles, or gamma rays. This process results in the isotope transforming into a different element or a different isotope of the same element. The change is necessary to achieve a more stable configuration, typically by adjusting the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.


Does mass increase during a nuclear change?

No, mass does not increase during a nuclear change. According to the principle of mass-energy equivalence (E=mc^2), the mass of the reactants is converted into energy during a nuclear change.


Can a material change from one substance to another during a chemical reaction?

"Substance" is too fuzzy a word. Chemical reactions can change materials into other compounds, for example shiny iron into rust (Fe2O3). But it cannot change an element into another element. A nuclear reaction can do that, for example uranium into plutonium.


An element produced inside a nuclear reactor?

Plutonium, an element not found in nature, is formed from uranium during reactor operation


When During nuclear fusion atoms of one element are forced together to form another element and radiated energy?

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How can an atom of one element change to an atom of another element?

By losing protons. Atomic number determines what kind of element it is. ---------------------------- This can only happen if the nucleus changes its number of protons because the nucleus is unstable and undergoes radioactive decay. As it changes it will emit some form of radiation


What element is most likely to be produced during a nuclear fusion reaction?

helium-4


On howrse can you change the element of the fifth element on your horse?

no you get a random element and you dont change it


Is is possible to convert atoms of one element into atoms of another?

According to Dalton's atomic theory chemical reactions occur when atoms are separated, joined, or rearranged. Atoms of one element, however, are never changed into atoms of another element as a result of a chemical reaction (it is possible only during nuclear reactions and radioactive disintegration).


What happened during nuclear decay?

New elements(or isotopes of decaying element) are produced and energy is released


Atoms of one element change in to atoms of another element during chemical reactions?

During chemical reactions atoms remain unchanged.


What changes occurs during a nuclear change?

Elements are created that differ from the reactants.