Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Definition of
Concept introduction:
Radioactive decay is a process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy and emits radiation, this radiation can be of different type and are in the form of particles like alpha, beta, etc.
(b)
Interpretation:
Definition of
Concept introduction:
Radioactive decay is a process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy and emits radiation, this radiation can be of different type and are in the form of particles like alpha, beta, etc.
(c)
Interpretation:
Definition of
Concept introduction:
Radioactive decay is a process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy and emits radiation, this radiation can be of different type and are in the form of particles like alpha, beta, etc.
(d)
Interpretation:
Gamma rays are to be described
Concept introduction:
Radioactive decay emits radiation, this radiation can be of different type and are in the form of particles like alpha, beta, etc.. In addition to these particles some non particulate matters are also produced known as gamma rays.
(e)
Interpretation:
half life or
Concept introduction:
Radioactive decay emits radiation, this radiation can be of different type and are in the form of particles like alpha, beta, etc. Each of the radioactive elements has a definite half life period and decay constant which can be calculated from the formula
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