Radon 104: Nuclear Decay (Radioactive Decay) Flashcards

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An unstable nucleus that undergoes radioactive decay is a

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Radiation can be in the form of particles, electromagnetic radiation or both

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Radioactivity, first discovered by

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A strong nuclear force holds ___ together

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A stable nucleus has a certain proton: neutron ratio. If this changes,

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Nuclear radiation is particles/electromagnetic radiation emitted from ____ during R.A.Decay

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Radioactive decay is the is the spontaneous disintegration of a nucleus into a slightly lighter

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All of the nuclides beyond atomic number __ are unstable and thus radioactive

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After the disintegration of the nucleus, a new nuclide is formed which may or may not be stable

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Radioactivity is a phenomenon in which radiation is given off by the nuclei of the elements

Radon 104: Nuclear Decay (Radioactive Decay)