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Yes, but only for nuclides that decay by beta+ decay dependent on electron capture or internal conversion. This is because the strong electric field can change the ionization state of the nuclide, removing inner shell electrons or freeing up inner shell levels. Examples are beryllium-7 and rhenium-187; there are others.

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When radioactive isotopes break down into other elements the process is called?

radioactive decay


How can the rate of radioactive decay change over time?

The rate of radioactive decay can change over time due to factors such as the type of radioactive material, environmental conditions, and any external influences. The decay rate is generally constant for a specific radioactive isotope, but it can be affected by changes in temperature, pressure, or chemical reactions. Additionally, the decay rate can also be influenced by the presence of other radioactive materials or particles that may interact with the original material.


Is radioactive decay the same as organic decay?

No, radioactive decay is not the same as organic decay. The basic difference between radioactive decay and organic decay is that in organic decay, chemical compounds break down and the biochemical structure of the subject changes. This is a natural process that any biological structures will undergo, or it could be induced. In either case, it represents a chemical change. In radioactive decay, the actual atomic nuclei of atoms will break down in some way, depending on the substance being considered. It is the unstable atomic nucleus of given isotopes of elements that undergoes the change, and this is a nuclear or atomic change.


What produces electrons?

Electrons are produced by various processes, including photoelectric effect, thermal emission, field emission, and radioactive decay. In materials, electrons can also be generated by chemical reactions or through the application of electric fields.


What is the relationship between time and the decay of radioactive substances as shown in the graph of radioactive decay?

The relationship between time and the decay of radioactive substances is shown in a graph of radioactive decay by demonstrating how the amount of radioactive material decreases over time. This decay occurs at a consistent rate, known as the half-life, which is the time it takes for half of the radioactive material to decay. The graph typically shows a gradual decrease in the amount of radioactive substance as time progresses, following an exponential decay curve.

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Give one external condition that does not affect radioactive decay?

Just about NO environmental condition can change the rate of radioactive decay - except perhaps very extreme conditions, such as temperatures of millions of kelvin, or similarly extreme pressures (and it is debatable whether this is a different category).So, none of temperature, electric current, electric or magnetic fields, pressure, etc., will affect radioactive decay.


Can radioactive decay be kept constant by electric field?

Radioactive decay can't be controlled by an electric field - or by almost anything, for that matter.


What is the change in isotopes over time due to the emission of radioactive particles is known as?

You think probable to radioactive decay.


What is the change in the earths temperature?

radioactive decay


Can one element change into a different element?

Yes, but only if it is radioactive. Radioactive elements change into different elements through radioactive decay.


What is the source of heat in the Earth interior?

The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.


How does the temperature change from the crust to earth to the core?

Radioactive decay!


How does the temperature change from the crust to earth's core?

Radioactive decay!


What kind of decay can change one element to another kind of element?

That would be radioactive decay.


When radioactive isotopes break down into other elements the process is called?

radioactive decay


What type of radioactive decay releases energy from the nucleus without a change of protons neutrons?

This is a gamma-decay.


Alpha decay and beta decay are two forms of radioactive decay that cause .?

Transmutation, which is the change of atoms from one element to another.