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Tritium decays by beta decay (emits high energy electron converting one neutron to a proton) resulting in Helium-3.

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When the hydrogen isotope tritium 3 emits a beta particle it becomes an isotope of?

When tritium-3 emits a beta particle, it becomes helium-3. The beta particle is an electron, so when it is emitted, a neutron in the tritium nucleus is converted into a proton, resulting in helium-3, which has two protons and one neutron.


What isotope is formed when 3H emits a b particle?

The isotope formed when tritium (3H) emits a beta particle is helium-3 (3He). This process occurs when a neutron in the tritium nucleus converts to a proton, releasing a beta particle (electron) and an electron antineutrino.


If a hydrogen atom has 2 nuetrons is it an isotope?

Yes. There are three isotopes in the Hydrogen family; Hydrogen (no neutrons); Deuterium (one neutron) & Tritium (two neutrons). Tritium is radioactive. It emits beta radiation (electron).


What are the differences between tritium and deuterium in terms of their properties and applications?

Tritium and deuterium are isotopes of hydrogen with different numbers of neutrons. Tritium is radioactive and emits low-energy beta particles, while deuterium is stable. Tritium is used in self-luminous devices like exit signs, while deuterium is used in nuclear reactors for fuel and as a tracer in chemical reactions.


Why are tritium watches illegal?

Tritium watches are not universally illegal, but their sale and distribution can be restricted in certain countries due to safety concerns. Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen used to illuminate watch dials, and while it emits low levels of radiation, regulations may limit its use to ensure public health and safety. Additionally, some jurisdictions may impose strict guidelines on the handling and disposal of radioactive materials, impacting the legality of tritium watches.


What is the name of the isotope tritium?

Tritium. What did you think it was?


What continues the reaction of a boosted fission fusion bomb?

A boosted fission device uses a hollow sealed fissile core. The hollow part contains a measured amount of tritium gas. When the fission device is detonated the heat and pressure ignites tritium fusion in the gas. This fusion emits a flood of high energy neutrons, which causes additional fissions in the (now vapor) fissile material, boosting the yield. Such devices can be implemented with a "Dial-a-Yield" feature by allowing different amounts of tritium gas to be injected into the hollow core (more tritium, more neutrons, more yield).


What color is tritium?

Tritium is an isotope of hydrogen, so it is colorless.


What is the oxide of tritium?

The oxide of tritium is called tritium oxide or sometimes referred to as tritiated water. It is a radioactive form of water where one or more of the hydrogen atoms in water has been replaced by tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen.


What do tritium eat?

Tritium Dont Eat Anything? They Are Type Of Watches.... :)


Why tritium is most stable?

Tritium is not the most stable isotope known.


What element glows in the dark on hands on the clock?

The element that typically glows in the dark on clock hands is called tritium. It is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that emits low-energy beta particles, which cause certain materials to glow in the dark without needing an external light source. However, some modern clocks may use non-radioactive phosphorescent materials instead.