Give a brief summary of what radioactive decay is, and give an example.

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Q: What do we mean when we say a source is highly radioactive?

A: Radiation from the radioactive substances can be of many types ; alpha radiation, beta radiation and…

Q: What is radioactive decay and give one example of a radioactive atom used in medicine?

A: Radioactive decay:It is known as the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses its energy by…

Q: hat are the 19 artificial radioactive elements?

A: The elements the following uranium on the periodic table are only produced artificially and are…

Q: write the beat decay equation of potassium -40

A: Beta decay is a type of nuclear decay in which an electron is emitted from the nucleus of an atom…

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Q: Do you think that nuclear fusion will be possible?

A: Yes nuclear fusion is possible. the reaction in which small nuclie combine to form a bigger nucleus…

Q: We use nuclear reactors for making   radioactivity   electricity   nuclear weapons…

A: Nuclear reactors are used for

Q: Click in the answer box to activate the palette. The bombardment of beryllium−9 with alpha particles…

A: Nuclear reaction can be written in the form of nuclear equation. Nuclear equation considers the…

Q: A nurse administered 4.03 mL of a radioisotope solution that has an activity of 145 uci/mL. What…

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Q: Alpha ... s Beta .... Gemma .... . Aluminum Teed Lead Which of the following BEST describes Gamma…

A: The correct option is (a): An atom shoots off a photon to release energy and stabilize it's nucleus.

Q: A sample of a material has 200 radioactive particles in it today. Your grandfather measured 400…

A: The time in which any radioactive element remains half from its original value is called the…

Q: Which of the following statements is true of an alpha particle? A It is less massive than a beta…

A: Alpha particle or alpha ray is composite particles having 2 protons and 2 neutron tightly bound…

Q: a) Explain the differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. By which of these two nuclear…

A: Radioactive nucleus generally participate in nuclear fission and nuclear fusion reaction.…

Q: Which of the following elements would be expected to undergo beta decay? O 210 Po 84 56 Fe S O 137…

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Q: There are at least three types of radioactive rays. O True False

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Q: A small fraction of all the carbon in living things is radioactive. True or false

A: In living things there is a small fraction of carbon-4, which is radioactive and decays. The…

Q: 12. Write the complete isotopic symbol for the new nuclide created when calcium-47 undergoes beta…

A: A beta particle is formed when a neutron in the nucleus changes into a proton and a high energy…

Q: nuclear equations for the following processes.

A: The nuclear equation for the given process can be written as,

Q: What is an application  of radioactive dating

A: One application of radioactive dating: Radioactive dating is a method of dating rocks and minerals…

Q: a.)Cite 15 uses and 15 hazards of Carbon-14 radioactive isotope. b.) explain the uses and hazard of…

A: uses of Carbon-14 Radioactive isotopes- 1. The isotope also is used as a tracer in following the…

Q: Compare and contrast the terms isotopes and radioisotopes

A: Isotopes are atoms of same elements which have same atomic number but different mass number. In…

Q: What is the most radioactive chemical known?

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Q: Strontium-89 chloride is in a class of drugs known as radioisotopes. It delivers radiation to cancer…

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Q: Explain what must occur before a radioactive atom stopsto undergo further radioactive decay.

A: Radioactivity is the phenomenon of spontaneous emission of certain active rays by certain nuclides.…

Q: 01: Two radioactive samples contain equal number of particles initially. Sample A disintegrate at…

A: A with 10 particles per second B with 1000 particles per second As decay constant k =0.693/half life…

Q: describe some ways in which those working with radioactive sources and people in general can be…

A: Introduction- Radiation protection or radiological protection is defined as the protection of people…

Q: What is a nuclear reaction? Give a suitable example of a nuclear reaction.

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Q: Discuss the idea of radioactive neutron source giving some examples.

A: answer- Neutrons may be emitted from nuclear fusion or nuclear fission, or from other nuclear…

Q: Which carbon isotope is not stable (radioactive)?

A: Isotopes are the elements, which have same atomic number and different nucleon number. It was…

Q: Characterize alpha, beta, and gamma radiation in terms of mass and charge.

A: Radioactive elements consist unstable nuclei which on striking with an electromagnetic radiation…

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Q: What is Nuclear Waste? Give some examples?

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Q: The ionization and damage created by alpha rays is more concentrated and harder for the organism to…

A: Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize molecules or break chemical bonds,…

Q: Write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of cobalt- 60 , used in brachytherapy. Express…

A: Answer:When disintegration of a radioactive nucleus takes place through beta emission then such…

Q: What are the problems with storing and labeling nuclear waste?

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A: Hydrogen consists of three isoptopes namely protium, deuterium and tritium. Protium consists of one…

Q: Discuss how radioactive atoms gain stability.

A: Radioactivity is the phenomenon by which a radioactive substance undergoes a decay process by…

Q: How does gamma radiation differ from both alpha and beta radiation?

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