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

    What is the difference between fission, fusion, and their applications? How do you solve nuclear reaction equations? How do you write nuclear equations for alpha decay? How should you …

  2. Question #65c13 - Socratic

    Think about the conversion of C-14 to N-14 which is a beta decay process which has a half life of about 5,700 years. If you start with 100 C-14 atoms, after 5,700 years (one half life) you …

  3. Answers created by Paul - Socratic

    What are some common mistakes students make with chemical equations? What is fusion? How is the atomic mass changed by beta decay? How does beta decay differ from gamma decay? …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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.

  6. Answers created by David Drayer - Socratic

    How does beta decay affect the nucleus? What is the oxidation state of N in NH3? What is it expanding into? Will it ever stop? Will we ever be able to go outside the zone it is expanding …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. Question #44221 - Socratic

    39.47days If you start with 260mg and end with 210.6mg, then 49.4mg has decayed in 15 days. For a half life, half of a substance needs to decay. Half of 260mg is 130mg. Therefore, when …

  10. Question #ec0d2 - Socratic

    Apr 1, 2017 · See the Proof given in the Explanation Section below. Let the Roots of the given Quadr. be alpha and beta. By what has been given, we may, assume that, beta=alpha^2. It is …