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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.
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∙ 12y ago- Radioactive elements give off atomic energy by spontaneous decay.
- Fissionable elements give off atomic energy by fissioning when struck by neutrons.
- Fusible elements give off atomic energy by thermonuclear fusion at very high temperature and pressure.
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∙ 13y agoMany elements do this. If you want an example , Radium is a good one.
Iodine-131 is another one.
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∙ 14y agoSuch an atom would be called "radioactive." A radioactive substance is not something you want to be near.
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∙ 12y agoAn element whose nucleus breaks down, giving off particles and energy, is called a radioactive element.
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∙ 10y agoRadioactive elements
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∙ 13y agoSuch elements are known as unstable or radioactive elements.
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∙ 14y agoRadioisotope.
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∙ 13y agoNuclear Energy
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IS Nuclear power is the only energy source which gives off radiation?
No, coal puts large amounts of uranium oxides into the atmosphere through its stacks.
Do all objects give off thermal radiation?
yes every object gives out thermal radiation
What kind of energy is sun?
The sun gives off heat, light, and radiation energy
Where does the energy go after a nuclear bomb goes off?
After a nuclear bomb goes off, the energy goes into everything around the place of detonation in a variety of different forms (e.g. blast wave, flying debris, light, nuclear radiation, sound, winds).
What type of energy does a microwave produce?
Radio waves - radiation don't worry everything gives off some kind of radiation even you
An element that gives off nuclear radiation?
Radium is an example
An element that gives off nuclear radiation is said to be?
Radioactive
Why only radioactive element give out radiation?
It's a semantic thing - by definition, if something gives out radiation, then it is radioactive. If an element gives off radiation, then it is a 'radioactive' element. If it does not give out radiation, then it is not 'radioactive'.
What is an element that gives off radiation as it slowly changes into a nonradioactive element called?
This is a radioactive chemical element.
Is nuclear fuel safe to use?
yes... nuclear fuel actually gives off less radiation than average nuclear plants.
As uranium gives off radiation it is said to?
Uranium is a natural, radioactive chemical element.
How is nuclear energy accessible to the public?
the sunlight gives off a form of radiation which causes sun burns.
What is the name of the metal that creates nuclear energy?
Hydrogen gives off radiation, but uranium is more known for it's nuclear radioactivity due to its use in nuclear reactors.
Why could a room heated by a coal fire feel uncomfortably draughty?
coal gives off nuclear radiation
Did the light from the hiroshima bomb blind people?
Yes they were. See the nuclear explosion gives off radiation. you could get blind by the light, or radiation, radiation is energy transmitted in rays. So yes.
What does nuclear waste do to you?
The nuclear waste gives off radiation. That radiation in large enough doses changes DNA in cells. When the DNA changes sometimes the cells can become cancerous. In even higher doses the cells will die.
Gave you a example of radiation in real life?
The sun gives off radiation. An x-ray machine gives off radiation.
