'Unstable nucleus decays' presentation slideshows

The Atomic Nucleus

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Radioactive Decay

Radioactive Decay. What do you know about Radioactivity?. All atoms are made up of __________. What are some radioactive isotopes? Why do some isotopes/atoms break down and decay? What is given off as atoms break down and decay? How can we manipulate and use this process to our advantage?.

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Stability of nuclei

Stability of nuclei. Most chemical reactions involve either the exchange or sharing of electrons between atoms . Nuclear chemistry involves changes in the nucleus . Transmutation is when the nucleus of one element is changed into a different element.

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Nuclear Instability

Nuclear Instability. Contents. Basic Radioactivity Inverse Square Law of Gamma Radiation Exponential Law of Decay Probing Matter. Basic Radioactivity. Radiation is the decay of an unstable parent nucleus to a more stable daughter nucleus by emitting particles and/or energy.

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