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Neutrinos typically do not change an atom's nucleus because they interact very weakly with matter. When neutrinos pass through a material, they rarely collide with atomic nuclei. However, in rare interactions, neutrinos can cause nuclear reactions, such as in certain types of nuclear decay or during processes in stars, but these events are extremely infrequent. Overall, neutrinos have a negligible effect on the structure of atomic nuclei.
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Can unstable atoms have a nucleus that always remains the same?
No, unstable atoms cannot have a nucleus that always remains the same. By definition, unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, which means their nuclei change over time as they emit particles or radiation to reach a more stable state. This process alters the composition of the nucleus, leading to the transformation of one element into another or the release of energy. Therefore, the nucleus of an unstable atom is inherently dynamic and subject to change.
What type of atoms are found in the nucleus of an atom?
The nucleus of an atom CANNOT itself contain atoms.
Why is a neutrino released during positron emission?
To preserve the conservation of; energy, momentum, and angular momentum in beta plus decay. Without the neutrino there is a measurable difference between the energy, momentum, and angular momentum of the initial and final particle. The neutrino rectifies this difference and it's existence was actually postulated before it was ever discovered!
What releases a fast moving electron from a neutron in the nucleus?
Beta decay releases a fast-moving electron (beta particle) from a neutron in the nucleus. During beta decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, and the electron and an antineutrino are emitted to conserve charge and energy.
How many atoms in a nucleus?
13
What happens when a proton is added to a capsule of germanium nucleus?
When a proton is added to a germanium nucleus, the overall charge of the nucleus increases by one unit, making it less stable. This can lead to the germanium nucleus undergoing beta decay to regain stability, where a proton is converted into a neutron by emitting a positron and a neutrino.
Will there be an increase in mass during beta decay in nucleus?
If you are asking whether the nucleus' mass would increase, the answer is no. Beta decay involves emission of an electron from the nucleus. This happens when a neutron converts to a proton, an electron, and an anti-neutrino. A neutron is heavier than a proton, and the anti-neutrino carries away some energy with it, so the mass of the nucleus decreases.
What has no negative charge and no positive charge?
Neutrons. These are found in the nucleus of an atom.
What is a neutral subatomic particle in an atoms nucleus that has a mass nearly equal to a protons and no change?
Neutrons.
Can unstable atoms have a nucleus that always remains the same?
No, unstable atoms cannot have a nucleus that always remains the same. By definition, unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, which means their nuclei change over time as they emit particles or radiation to reach a more stable state. This process alters the composition of the nucleus, leading to the transformation of one element into another or the release of energy. Therefore, the nucleus of an unstable atom is inherently dynamic and subject to change.
Does germanium have a nucleus?
All atoms have a nucleus.
Are atoms the smallest particles of matter?
No. The smallest particle of matter appears to be the electron neutrino, with a mass somewhat less than 2.2 eV. Even the electron, at 511 eV, is massive, compared to the neutrino.
What are the differences between electrons and electron-neutrinos?
1. Electron is a particle with negative charge, component of all atoms. 2. Electron neutrino is associated with the production of electrons; electron neutrino has not an electrical charge.
What type of atoms are found in the nucleus of an atom?
The nucleus of an atom CANNOT itself contain atoms.
Is atoms parts of a nucleus?
No, the nucleus is part of the atom.
What is a form of radioactive decay?
There are 3 forms:Alpha, ejection of a helium nucleus (2 protons and 2 neutrons)Beta, this has 3 variants itself but all involve the same processes: -Beta, +Beta, and K captureGamma, ejection of a very high energy photonThe 3 variants of Beta decay are: -Beta, ejection of an electron and a neutrino, while a neutron in the nucleus becomes a proton+Beta, ejection of a positron and a neutrino, while a proton in the nucleus becomes a neutronK capture, capture of an electron from the innermost shell (K shell) and ejection of a neutrino, while a proton in the nucleus becomes a neutron
Is tin a element that has more protons in the nucleus of its atoms or is lead a element that has more protons in the nucleus of its atoms?
Lead has more protons in the nucleus of its atoms compared to tin. Lead has 82 protons while tin has 50 protons in its nucleus.
