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We make atomic number by number of protons in a atom. We make mass number by total of both protons and neutrons.

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What are the 4 types of radiation and what does each type do to the nucleus?

Usually with the '4 types of radiation' it is referred to:- alpha radiation (emission of an alpha particle = a helium nucleus = 2 neutrons + 2 protons):Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.- beta-minus radiation (emission of a beta- particle = an electron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number increases by 1 (a neutron decays into a proton and beta- radiation)- beta-plus radiation (emission of a beta+ particle = a positron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number decreases by 1 (under the addition of energy a proton decays into a neutron and a positron)- gamma radiation (emission of high energetic photons)The emitting nucleus doesn't change its mass number and atomic number,but it jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.


How is the atomic number changed by gamma decay?

There is no change in atomic number with the emission of gamma radiation. Unlike alpha or beta radiation, it does not have any kind of particles. It's emission results only when an excited nuclei goes to an unexcited state by emitting these.


Why isnt gamma radiation listed in the breakdown of uranium?

Gamma radiation is not typically listed in the breakdown of uranium because it is a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay of unstable atomic nuclei, rather than a specific component of uranium itself. The breakdown of uranium usually focuses on the types of particles emitted, such as alpha and beta particles.


What is the radioactive decay of an atom resulting in the decrease in the atomic number with no charge in the atomic mass called?

It is called beta decay. there are two types: 1) posive beta decay in which atomic number decreases. 2) negative beta decay in which atomic number increases.


What is the main ingredient in thallium?

The main ingredient in thallium is the chemical element thallium, which is a soft, malleable metal with atomic number 81. It is commonly used in electronic devices, as well as in some types of medical imaging and radiation therapy.

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What are the 4 types of radiation and what does each type do to the nucleus?

Usually with the '4 types of radiation' it is referred to:- alpha radiation (emission of an alpha particle = a helium nucleus = 2 neutrons + 2 protons):Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.- beta-minus radiation (emission of a beta- particle = an electron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number increases by 1 (a neutron decays into a proton and beta- radiation)- beta-plus radiation (emission of a beta+ particle = a positron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number decreases by 1 (under the addition of energy a proton decays into a neutron and a positron)- gamma radiation (emission of high energetic photons)The emitting nucleus doesn't change its mass number and atomic number,but it jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.


How is the atomic number changed by gamma decay?

There is no change in atomic number with the emission of gamma radiation. Unlike alpha or beta radiation, it does not have any kind of particles. It's emission results only when an excited nuclei goes to an unexcited state by emitting these.


How do you you work out the number of neutrons in an atom?

Atomic Mass minus atomic number


How many different types of atoms have atomic number 26?

Only one type of atom have atomic number 26, which is iron, Fe. The atomic number is unique to each element and is the number of protons in the atomic nuclei of that element. The number of protons identifies an element.


Is it true that nuclear radiation comes from the decay of atomic nuclei?

Yes, the decay of unstable atomic nuclei is the source of nuclear radiation.


Could the atomic bomb cause skin cancer with soldiers exposed to it?

The radiation in the atomic bomb can cause all types of cancers. Skin cancer proboly being the most prevalent.


What type of radiation results in the least change in atomic number?

A gamma ray is released from atomic nuclei under certain conditions, and the generation of a gamma ray photon alonewill not change the mass of an atomic nucleus. The gamma ray is a form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms of radiation released from nuclei are particulate, and the particles released take mass from the nucleus with them when they go. Beta radiation takes a little, and alpha radiation takes a lot more.


Why isnt gamma radiation listed in the breakdown of uranium?

Gamma radiation is not typically listed in the breakdown of uranium because it is a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay of unstable atomic nuclei, rather than a specific component of uranium itself. The breakdown of uranium usually focuses on the types of particles emitted, such as alpha and beta particles.


What is the radioactive decay of an atom resulting in the decrease in the atomic number with no charge in the atomic mass called?

It is called beta decay. there are two types: 1) posive beta decay in which atomic number decreases. 2) negative beta decay in which atomic number increases.


What is the main ingredient in thallium?

The main ingredient in thallium is the chemical element thallium, which is a soft, malleable metal with atomic number 81. It is commonly used in electronic devices, as well as in some types of medical imaging and radiation therapy.


Cell types are most sensitive to radiation damage?

Cells that are actively dividing are most sensitive to radiation damage.


What has the atomic number of 63?

Europium is a meta element. Atomic number of it is 63.