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What is a parent isotope?
These terms apply to the decay of radionuclides. The parent isotope is 'the starting point' of a decay series that when it decays, by giving off radiation, changes into another element, or isotope of the original element (the daughter isotope). For example: When Uranium 238 (parent isotope) decays and gives off an alpha particle, it transmutes into Thorium 234 (the daughter isotope).
What the particle count for Copper-65?
Copper-65 is an isotope of copper with 29 protons and 36 neutrons, giving it a total of 65 particles (protons and neutrons) in its nucleus.
What is the positively charged atom that is released in the disinegration of a radioactive element?
The positively charged atom that is released in the disintegration of a radioactive element is called an alpha particle. It consists of two protons and two neutrons, giving it a positive charge.
What are the names of the isotopes in Platinum?
They do not combine with or interact with most other elements or compounds. ... radioactive. No radioactive isotope of platinum has any commercial application.
What is the radioactive decay process of U-238?
Uranium 238 breaks down into a series of radioactive products formed by giving off radiation. Uranium-238, Thorium-234, Protactinium-234, and Uranium-234 are the first 4 in the series.
An isotope that disintegrates giving off rays of atomic particles is said to be?
radioactive
Would calcium-40 be stable or unstable?
Calcium-40 is a stable isotope of calcium. It has 20 protons and 20 neutrons, giving it a balanced nuclear composition that is not prone to radioactive decay.
What is a parent isotope?
These terms apply to the decay of radionuclides. The parent isotope is 'the starting point' of a decay series that when it decays, by giving off radiation, changes into another element, or isotope of the original element (the daughter isotope). For example: When Uranium 238 (parent isotope) decays and gives off an alpha particle, it transmutes into Thorium 234 (the daughter isotope).
What is the chemical equation for an atom of radioactive uranium giving off an alpha particle to become thalium?
92U238 --------> 90Th234 + 2He4
What the particle count for Copper-65?
Copper-65 is an isotope of copper with 29 protons and 36 neutrons, giving it a total of 65 particles (protons and neutrons) in its nucleus.
Why do some nuclei found in nature give off alpha particles?
Some nuclei found in nature are unstable and undergo radioactive decay, where they emit alpha particles to become more stable. This process helps the nucleus reach a more balanced state by releasing excess protons and neutrons in the form of an alpha particle, which consists of two protons and two neutrons.
Is radioactive means giving off radio waves?
No radioactivity doesn't mean emitting radio waves. It means emmission of alpha & beta particle and gamma rays
What is the positively charged atom that is released in the disinegration of a radioactive element?
The positively charged atom that is released in the disintegration of a radioactive element is called an alpha particle. It consists of two protons and two neutrons, giving it a positive charge.
Can hydrogen be radioactive?
YES!!!! Hydrogen has three isotopes. They are ;- #1. protium ; The commonest form of hydrogen . #2. Deuterium ; It has an added neutron . These two isotopes are NOT radio-active. However, #3. tritium ; has two added neutrons and is radio active. Its atomic constructions is ' 1 proton, 2 neutrons, & 1 electron. Giving it an atomic mass of three ; [3/1]H . This is a rare isotope of hydrogen and is not readily available, and is very rare.
What kind of nuclear reaction would result in the release of a beta particle?
Beta particle( electron having nuclear origin) is emitted when a neutron decays into a proton by giving out electron. The electron produced escapes as a beta particle leaving proton in the nucleus of atom. 0n1 --> 1p1 + -1e0 ( 1e0 is the emitted beta particle) here subscripts denote charge and superscript denote mass in atomic mass unit(amu). Such neutron decay are shown by some radioactive elements. Usually when the n/p (neutron/proton) ratio is higher than required nuclei emit beta particle. Many examples of this type of decay can be given like: 6c14 --> 7N14 + -1e0 (this carbon isotope is used in carbon dating). 90Th232 + 0n1 --> 90Th232 - -1e0 --> 91Pa233 - -1e0 --> 92U233 (this reaction is used in breeder reactors for production of fissile uranium isotope)
An element that gives off nuclear radiation what?
Sounds to me like radiation from a radioactive isotope. The breaking down part would be the half-life. But the isotope won't completely break down. Only until it reaches a stable form. Such as, radium-226 decays finally to lead-206. During the process it emits charged Alpha particles.
What is the nucleus of argon?
The nucleus contains 18 protons and neutrons. The number of neutrons depends on the isotope of argon. Ar-20, the most common isotope of argon has 22 neutrons.
