10 Questions
What is radioactive decay?
Radioactive decay is the spontaneous breakup of an unstable nucleus.
How does the emission of alpha or beta particles affect the identity of the nucleus?
The emission of either alpha or beta particles changes the identity of the nucleus due to a loss in nucleon charge.
What happens when a gamma ray is emitted during radioactive decay?
The emission of a gamma ray simply reduces the energy level of the nucleus.
What change occurs when a neutron is emitted during radioactive decay?
Emission of a neutron produces a different isotope of the same element.
Which elements are naturally radioactive and undergo radioactive decay?
All nuclides with atomic numbers greater than 82 are naturally radioactive.
What is the process where 45Rh absorbs a gamma ray and undergoes nuclear reactions?
45Rh + γ → 46Rh
What is the nuclear reaction when 235U absorbs a neutron?
235U + n → fission products + neutrons
How does the emission of gamma rays affect the energy level of the nucleus?
The emission of a gamma ray reduces the energy level of the nucleus.
What type of particles are emitted during radioactive decay?
Alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and sometimes neutrons are emitted during radioactive decay.
Why does the emission of alpha or beta particles change the identity of the nucleus?
The emission of alpha or beta particles changes the identity of the nucleus due to a loss in nucleon charge.
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