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Radioactive decay is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation in the form of alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays. This emission helps the nucleus become more stable by transforming it into a different element. The rate at which radioactive decay occurs is measured by the half-life of the unstable nucleus, which is the time it takes for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay.
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What happens during radioactive decay apex?
An unstable nucleus loses particles until it becomes stable.
Which particle is emitted during the nuclear decay of Ne-19?
During the nuclear decay of Ne-19, a positron is emitted.
Is neutron number conserved in radioactive decay?
Neutron number is not conserved in radioactive decay processes. During beta decay, a neutron may convert into a proton, an electron (beta particle), and an antineutrino. This results in a change in neutron number.
How does a PET Scan use Radioisotope decay?
A PET scan uses radioisotope decay by detecting the pair of annihilation photons emitted during the decay process.
What happens to the radioactive isotopes that are released in a nuclear reaction?
they decay over time
What is necessary for you to be able to explain what happens during radioactive decay?
To fully explain radioactive decay you need quantum mechanics.
What happens during radioactive decay apex?
An unstable nucleus loses particles until it becomes stable.
What happens to the total number of nucleons during beta decay?
The total number of nucleons remains the same during beta decay. A neutron is converted into a proton and an electron (beta particle), so the total number of nucleons (protons + neutrons) stays constant.
What is lost during radioactive decay?
Decay energy is the energy that has been freed during radioactive decay. When radioactive decay is ongoing it drops off some energy by means of discharging radiation.
What happens to plants shortly after they die?
They Start to Decay
What happens if you have too much of sugar?
tooth decay
Which particle is emitted during the nuclear decay of Ne-19?
During the nuclear decay of Ne-19, a positron is emitted.
What happens when beta decay occurs?
Alpha rot follows.
What happens when bodies do not decay?
they will stay preserved, like if they are frozen
What happens when food is left open?
Insect infestation and decay.
What happens when gentle pressure applied to bone in acid?
decay
What happens to radioactive isotopes during radioactive decay?
That depends on the specific radioisotope. For instance, uranium 238 emits an alpha particle during radioactive decay, reducing the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus by 2 each and producing thorium 234. On the other hand, carbon 14 emits a beta particle (an electron) during radioactive decay, decreasing the number of neutrons and increasing the number of protons by 1 each and producing nitrogen 14. There are quite a few other examples with different changes depending on the type of radioactive decay.
