Is radioactive decay the same as organic decay?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

No, they are different processes. Radioactive decay is the spontaneous breakdown of unstable atomic nuclei, releasing radiation. Organic decay is the decomposition of organic matter by bacteria and fungi, resulting in the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler compounds.