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Radioactive Decay
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Radioactive Decay
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Radioactive decay
A process for an unstable nucleus becomes more stable by emitting radioactive radiation
Three types of radioactive radiation
Alpha particle, beta articel and gamma ray
Alpha particle
Helium nucleus which consist of two protons and two neutrons
Example of alpha decay
Beta particle
A fast-moving electron
Example of beta decay
Gamma rays
High-frequency electromagnetic wave
Example of gamma decay
Half-life
The time taken for a sample of radioactive nuclei to decay to half of its initial number
Radioisotope
Isotopes with unstable nuclei that can emit radioactive radiation
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