The process is called decay, or sometimes nuclear decay. A link can be found below.
A non-radioactive element is an element that has at least 1 isotope that is not radioactive. The means that at least one isotope has a stable nucleus that does not break down by shooting off high-energy particles.
Radioactive
The atomic number is unchanged.
It's called "half life".
A chemical element disintegrate forming a new element. Radioactive radiations (alpha, beta, gamma, etc.) are released, also heat. An unstable nucleus breaks down into smaller parts.
Heavy radioactive elements (parent nuclei) decay to form daughter products that are as varied in number as the parents. Each heavy element has its own daughter.To find the decay mode and end products of the radioactive decay for a given isotope, use a Table of Nuclides. A link is provided to the interactive chart posted by the National Nuclear Data Center at the Brookhaven National Laboratory.The final stable element formed by all radioactive decay is lead (element number 82).
Radioactive elements break down in to stable isotopes through nuclear decay. The list of isotopes from a nuclear isotope to a stable isotope is called its decay chain.
A non-radioactive element is an element that has at least 1 isotope that is not radioactive. The means that at least one isotope has a stable nucleus that does not break down by shooting off high-energy particles.
Being radioactive neptunium is decayed down to a stable isotope.
. Unstable air, if lifted, will rise by itself without any forcing. Stable air, if lifted, will tend to sink back down.,
An unstable element may break down into one or more unstable elements, so they can in turn decay. It's possible because there is no reason why it wouldn't be possible, no reason to assume that when something unstable breaks down, all pieces are stable.
Isotopes with unstable nuclei are radioactive and can undergo radioactive decay to achieve a more stable state. This decay process involves the release of radiation such as alpha or beta particles. The unstable isotopes are often used in various applications, including medicine and energy production.
Radioactive
The atomic number is unchanged.
It's called "half life".
An isotope is considered stable if it does not undergo radioactive decay over time. This means that the nucleus of the isotope is not prone to breaking down and releasing radiation. Stable isotopes have a balance of protons and neutrons that make them resistant to spontaneous changes.
This time is called "half life" and is specific for each isotope.