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Where does the branching occur in starch?

Branching of starch occurs at the alpha-1,6 glycosidic linkages, where a glucose unit branches off from the main chain. This branching structure contributes to the compact and helical organization of starch molecules, which affects their digestibility and functionality.


When is it possible for decay not to occur?

Decay may not occur when an object is in a stable and balanced state, with its constituent particles being kept intact. This can happen in certain highly stable isotopes or in a system where decay processes are inhibited by external factors or conditions.


Does transmutation occur in gamma decay?

No, transmutation does not occur in gamma decay. Gamma decay is a type of radioactive decay where a nucleus releases a gamma ray photon to reach a more stable state, but the identity of the nucleus remains the same. Transmutation involves the change of one element into another through various nuclear reactions.


What does Uranium and Thorium have in common?

Uranium and thorium are both metals in the actinoid series of the periodic table. They are both silvery colored, both softer than steel, somewhat ductile, and not very good conductors of electricity. They are somewhat similar chemically. Uranium and thorium are both naturally occurring radioactive substances. In fact they are the only radioactive substances occurring in any abundance on earth. Neither is very commonly found, but thorium is much more common on land in minerals and ores. They can both be used for fuel in nuclear reactors, though the reactors designed for them are differently designed so as to take advantage of them most efficiently. Uranium differs from thorium in one major way, which is that it has a fissile isotope. In fact, Uranium-235 is the only fissile isotope occurring in nature. The fact that it is fissile means that it will naturally undergo fission spontaneously. Other naturally occurring isotopes of both uranium and thorium are fissionable, meaning that it can be induced to undergo fission by colliding a neutron into its nucleus.


Does beta decay occur during the rearrangement of protons and neutrons in the nucleus?

Yes, beta decay is one of the processes that can occur during the rearrangement of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Beta decay involves the transformation of a neutron into a proton or a proton into a neutron, along with the emission of a beta particle (electron or positron) and a neutrino.

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What kind of mineral is radium?

Radium is a white metal that does not occur in a free state; it must be refined from pitchblende and occurs naturally only as a disintegration product in the radioactive decay of thorium, uranium, or actinium.


What gas helps decay to occur?

Any gas helps decay to occur.


When does terrestrial radiation occur?

Terrestrial radiation occurs when radioactive materials in rocks, soil, and the Earth’s crust emit radiation. This can happen naturally as a result of decay processes in elements like uranium, thorium, and potassium.


Is actinoids all transuranium elements?

no. uranium and thorium occur in nature


What are the different types of decay that can occur in various materials?

There are several types of decay that can occur in materials, including physical decay (such as wear and tear), chemical decay (such as rusting or corrosion), and biological decay (such as rotting or decomposition).


Which two actinides occur naturally?

Uranium and thorium are the two actinides that occur naturally in the Earth's crust. They are found in low concentrations and have important roles in various nuclear reactions and processes.


Where does the branching occur in starch?

Branching of starch occurs at the alpha-1,6 glycosidic linkages, where a glucose unit branches off from the main chain. This branching structure contributes to the compact and helical organization of starch molecules, which affects their digestibility and functionality.


How thorium and uranium occur in nature?

See the lists below for the exact concentrations in the Earth crust and for minerals.


When is it possible for decay not to occur?

Decay may not occur when an object is in a stable and balanced state, with its constituent particles being kept intact. This can happen in certain highly stable isotopes or in a system where decay processes are inhibited by external factors or conditions.


Where does decay and radiation occur?

Decay and radiation occur at the atomic level within unstable nuclei of atoms. Decay is the process where an unstable nucleus emits particles or energy to become more stable, while radiation refers to the particles or energy emitted during this process. Both decay and radiation can occur in natural radioactive elements or in artificially created radioactive isotopes.


How does tooth decay occur?

Not keeping your teeth clean and healthly


Does not occur the endometrium will decay and a woman will menstruate is called?

fertilization