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what happens to a nucleus during radioactive decay

by Dr. Morton Stracke Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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As the unstable nucleus attempts to become stable, it emits radiation and changes into a different element as the number of protons changes. This process is called radioactive decay and it continues until the forces in the nucleus are balanced and stable.Jul 14, 2022

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8 hours ago  · What happens during radioactive decay of an element? Radioactive decay is the process in which unstable nuclei of radioactive atoms become stable by emitting charged …

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