RADIOACTIVE DECAY
The atomic number and the atomic of a substance are changed, because of emission of alpha and beta particles, and gamma rays. Thus, we say that the substance has degenerated or it has decayed. As a result of this decay the original atom is lost and a new […]
RADIOACTIVITYWhat is radioactivity?
Radioactivity is defined as the spontaneous disintegration of certain atomic nuclei. This disintegration is accompanied by the emission of alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma radiation. Disintegration of naturally occurring radioisotopes is called natural radioactivity.
RADIOACTIVE RAYS
An experiment to study the effect of electric […]
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