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Three of the most common types of decay are alpha, beta, and ______ decay
Three of the most common types of decay are alpha, beta, and ______ decay
gamma
The weak force is the mechanism that is responsible for beta decay, while the other two are governed by ______ and nuclear force
The weak force is the mechanism that is responsible for beta decay, while the other two are governed by ______ and nuclear force
electromagnetism
Radioactive decay is a ______ process at the level of single atoms
Radioactive decay is a ______ process at the level of single atoms
stochastic
The half-lives of radioactive atoms have a huge range; from nearly instantaneous to far longer than the age of the ______
The half-lives of radioactive atoms have a huge range; from nearly instantaneous to far longer than the age of the ______
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When the number of protons changes, an atom of a different chemical element is ______
When the number of protons changes, an atom of a different chemical element is ______
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Study Notes
Types of Radioactive Decay
- Three common types of decay are alpha, beta, and gamma decay
- Beta decay is governed by the weak force, while alpha and gamma decay are governed by electromagnetic and nuclear forces
Characteristics of Radioactive Decay
- Radioactive decay is a random process at the level of single atoms
- Half-lives of radioactive atoms have a huge range, from nearly instantaneous to far longer than the age of the universe
Effect of Radioactive Decay on Atoms
- When the number of protons changes, an atom of a different chemical element is formed
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