Radio activity Flashcards
1
Q
What is Radioactive decay
A
the spontaneous disintegration of an unstable nucleus to achieve stability
2
Q
How does the nucleus become unstable?
A
when the nuclear force does insufficient work against the repulsive protons
3
Q
Products of radioactive decay
A
New nucleus
alpha/gamma/beta emissions
energy
4
Q
How does the nucleus become stable?
A
by emitting alpha, beta and gamma waves/particles
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