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  1. How can I calculate the rate of decay of a radioactive element?

    The decay of a radioactive element is a random process which is governed by the laws of chance. The rate of decay only depends on the number of undecayed atoms. This means that the …

  2. Radioactive Carbon Dating Questions and Videos - Socratic

    What are three benefits of radioactivity? What are the pros and cons of radioactive dating? What does potassium-40 turn into after experiencing radioactive decay? What is the difference …

  3. Site Map - Nuclear Equations Questions and Videos | Socratic

    How would you write a balanced nuclear equations for the emission of an alpha particle by polonium-209 and for the decay of calcium-45 to scandium-45? When a 226/88Ra nucleus …

  4. Question #6dcaa + Example - Socratic

    Radioactive decay is a process in which an unstable nucleus emits alpha particles (α), beta particles (β), or gamma rays (γ) and becomes a different nucleus.

  5. We begin with 20g of a certain radioactive isotope. As it ... - Socratic

    May 7, 2018 · We begin with 20g of a certain radioactive isotope. As it decays, the amount remaining at time t (hrs) is A = 20e-0.08t. What is its rate of decay at time t = 8 ? solution …

  6. Biological Effects of Radiation Questions and Videos - Socratic

    What are the biological effects of radiation? What are the different sizes and health hazards of the three nuclear particles/rays? How is radioactive decay used to date fossils? What is the …

  7. Answers created by Paul - Socratic

    Can you write a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of Ra-226? If a radioactive sample has half the radioactive atoms left after 20 years, what is its half-life? How can I balance this …

  8. Site Map - Exponential Growth Questions and Videos | Socratic

    What do exponential growth and decay have in common? How do you identify equations as exponential growth or exponential decay? Is the equation #V (T)=100 (1.08)^T# an …

  9. Answers created by Joëlle - Socratic

    What two main cellular parts must be divided in eukaryotic cell division? What is meant by the half life of a radioactive nuclide? In prokaryotes, where is the respiratory electron transport chain …

  10. Why radioactivity is a nuclear phenomena even there is ... - Socratic

    the decay is an alpha decay process of nucleus and two extra atomic electrons can combine with alpha particle io form He atom. The radioactivity is nuclear process and the nucleus changes …