Radioactive decay is a random process. This means that if you were to observe a lot of unstable (radioactive) atoms, you would notice that they undergo nuclear decay at unpredictable moments. But if you extended your observations for a longer period you would spot an underlying pattern. Although it is impossible to predict when one … Continue reading Half-life, Applications and Precautions
Radioactivity Summary
The test may be done but the learning doesn't stop! I've found a great summary of the basics that you need to know about radioactivity, courtesy of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The crucial page is at https://www2.lbl.gov/abc/Basic.html but you may like to take a look at the entire ABC's of Nuclear Science section. For … Continue reading Radioactivity Summary
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