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An isotope is unstable because isotopes are only atoms with a change in the number of neutrons. For an atom to become stable, it should have the maximum number of electrons it can have in its outer most shell, but since isotopes only deal with neutrons, this problem is not dealt with in this case. When there is a change in the number of electrons, it is called a ion. It can become stable through ionic bonding, covalent bonding and metallic bonding, depending on the two elements that are meant to bond.
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What is an unstable isotope?
Unstable isotopes are radioactive isotopes, can disintegrate and emit radiations.
Are All isotope unstable?
Not all isotopes are unstable. But now more than 3 000 unstable isotopes are known, artificial or natural.
Which element in group 16 has unstable isotopes?
Polonium is the element in group 16 that has unstable isotopes. It is a radioactive element with no stable isotopes.
What is stable and unstable isotopes?
Some isotopes are stable, others are unstable.
Does americium has stable isotopes?
All the isotopes of americium are radioactive and unstable.
Are unstable isotopes chemically inert?
Unstable isotopes can be chemically reactive.
What is an unstable isotope?
Unstable isotopes are radioactive isotopes, can disintegrate and emit radiations.
Hydrogen has how many unstable isotopes?
Hydrogen has 1 unstable isotope, and 2 stable isotopes.
Are All isotope unstable?
Not all isotopes are unstable. But now more than 3 000 unstable isotopes are known, artificial or natural.
What do unstable isotopes become when they decay?
Unstable isotopes become more stable isotopes or different elements when they decay through processes such as alpha or beta decay. The decay results in the emission of radiation in the form of alpha or beta particles and gamma rays.
Which element in group 16 has unstable isotopes?
Polonium is the element in group 16 that has unstable isotopes. It is a radioactive element with no stable isotopes.
What is stable and unstable isotopes?
Some isotopes are stable, others are unstable.
Why are some isotopes called radioactive?
These isotopes are unstable and emit radiation.
Does americium has stable isotopes?
All the isotopes of americium are radioactive and unstable.
What are isotopes considered radioactive?
Not all isotopes are radioactive; the radioactive isotopes are unstable and emit radiations.
Which isotopes break down and give off radiation?
These are the radioactive unstable isotopes.
What element characteristic does radioactive isotopes have?
These isotopes are unstable and disintegrate emitting radiations.
