Transmutation, which is the change of atoms from one element to another.
90Th232 undergoes alpha decay to form 88Ra228. Remember, in alpha decay, a helium nuclei is emitted, comprising two protons and two neutrons. As a result, the atomic number goes down by 2, and the atomic mass number goes down by 4.
Alpha decay is basically a helium atom, so 235-4= 231. And 92-2=90 (Uranium's atomic number minus helium's). The element with atomic number 90 is Thorium. The mass is 231, so you should have Th-231 (Thorium-231).
An alpha particle is a helium-4 nucleus. Look up the number of the element, and subtract two from that (since helium has 2 protons). As for the number, subtract 210 - 4 (since the alpha particle has an atomic mass of 4).
The process in which nuclei lose energy by emitting radiation is called radioactive decay. This process can involve the emission of alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, or other forms of radiation.
Isotopes give out energy through a process known as radioactive decay. During radioactive decay, unstable isotopes release energy in the form of radiation such as alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays as they transform into more stable forms. This energy release can be harnessed for various applications, including in nuclear power plants and medical treatments.
Transmutation, which is the change of atoms from one element to another.
I'm pretty sure its alpha.
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma
Alpha and beta decays.
alpha decay
It is 90.
90Th232 undergoes alpha decay to form 88Ra228. Remember, in alpha decay, a helium nuclei is emitted, comprising two protons and two neutrons. As a result, the atomic number goes down by 2, and the atomic mass number goes down by 4.
Lead-208 is formed by alpha decay (emission of alpha particles) from polonium-212.
After the alpha decay of polonium-212, the remaining isotope is lead-208. The alpha decay involves the loss of an alpha particle, which is a helium-4 nucleus consisting of two protons and two neutrons. This causes the atomic number to decrease by 2 and the mass number to decrease by 4, resulting in lead-208.
This is called transmutation
what are the forms of nuclear decay
After an alpha decay the atomic number of the new element formed is less with 4.