Radioactive Decay is a Random Process Flashcards

1
Q

When do the nuclei of unstable isotopes break down?

A

At random

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2
Q

What can you do to make a decay happen?

A

Nothing

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3
Q

When does each nucleus decay?

A

Quite spontaneously in its own good time

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4
Q

How radioactive decay affected by physical conditions e.g temperature or chemical bonding?

A

It isn’t stupid

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5
Q

What happens when the nucleus does decay?

A

It spits out one or more types of radiation - alpha, beta and gamma or neutrons

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6
Q

What happens in the process?

A

The nucleus often changes into a new element

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