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The beta particle will alter the electromagnetic field of the atom. An electron will add to the electromagnetic charge if emitted, and subtract from, if it is absorbed. A positron will do the opposite. The atomic nucleus will also change. an electron can convert a neutron to a proton if emitted, and a proton to a neutron if absorbed. The positron, again, will do the opposite.
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Is an input of energy required in order for nuclear decay to happen in an atom?
No, an input of energy is not required for nuclear decay to happen in an atom. Nuclear decay is a spontaneous process that occurs when an unstable nucleus emits particles or energy to become more stable.
What does the absorption spectrum of an atom show?
The absorption spectrum of an atom shows that the atom emits that spectrum which it absorbs.
What is happening within the hydrogen atom to create emission lines?
The electron in the atom becomes excited as something adds energy to it, moving it to a higher energy level. When the electron moves back to the normal energy level, called a ground state, it emits light of a given frequency.
Over time what will happend to the nucleus of a radioactive atom If a radioactive atom emits an alpha particles them what is it emitting?
Alpha particle is the same as a helium-4 nucleus, i.e., two protons and two neutrons bound together. If an atom emits an alpha particle, it will have two protons less, and two neutrons less. Over time, there may be additional decay, which may further change the number of protons and neutrons.
What would happen if an atom should form from its constituent particles?
If an atom forms from its constituent particles, the protons and neutrons would come together in the nucleus, surrounded by electrons in energy levels. The atom would have a neutral charge and would be stable unless it undergoes interactions with other atoms or particles.
What will happen to an atom is an alpha particles emits or adds?
Alpha particles are emitted from the atom taking with it 2 protons and (I am pretty sure) two neutrons. This will change the atomic number of the atom and the atomic weight.
Does radioactive mean in science?
The atoms structure is unstable and it emits alpha or beta particles that changes the Atom
Is an input of energy required in order for nuclear decay to happen in an atom?
No, an input of energy is not required for nuclear decay to happen in an atom. Nuclear decay is a spontaneous process that occurs when an unstable nucleus emits particles or energy to become more stable.
What does the absorption spectrum of an atom show?
The absorption spectrum of an atom shows that the atom emits that spectrum which it absorbs.
When an atom of 16N emits beta what does it make?
16O
What element does an atom of polonium change into after it emits an alpha particle?
Polonium 210-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 206 Polonium 209-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 205 Polonium 208-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 204 Polonium 214-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 210 Polonium 218-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 214 (99,98 %) Polonium 218-----------beta particles------------Astatin 218 (o,o2 %) For other isotopes see the list at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polonium#Isotopes
True or false unstable atom that decomposes and emits energy is called retroactive?
No, it's called "radioactive." "Retroactive" is something that's active in regards to the past.
What is happening within the hydrogen atom to create emission lines?
The electron in the atom becomes excited as something adds energy to it, moving it to a higher energy level. When the electron moves back to the normal energy level, called a ground state, it emits light of a given frequency.
Over time what will happend to the nucleus of a radioactive atom If a radioactive atom emits an alpha particles them what is it emitting?
Alpha particle is the same as a helium-4 nucleus, i.e., two protons and two neutrons bound together. If an atom emits an alpha particle, it will have two protons less, and two neutrons less. Over time, there may be additional decay, which may further change the number of protons and neutrons.
What would happen if an atom should form from its constituent particles?
If an atom forms from its constituent particles, the protons and neutrons would come together in the nucleus, surrounded by electrons in energy levels. The atom would have a neutral charge and would be stable unless it undergoes interactions with other atoms or particles.
What is an unstable atom that emits energy called?
This is a radioactive isotope.
Are electrons the positively charged particles in an atom?
In an atom of antimatter, that would be true, in an atom of matter that would be false.
