please be specific but brief. please and thank you.
2006-11-20 13:42:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It means its giving off energy and or sub atomic particles.
There are 4 types.. Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Neutrons
2006-11-20 13:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It radiates energy
It also has a random chance of causing mutations in organic cells .....the percentage of mutation is increased depending on the duration of exposure and the potency of th e radio active element...
Mutations = cancer
2006-11-20 21:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by rache001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something that is radioactive is something that has a spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays as it decays. These rays can be picked up by radio frequency. Hence the material is "radio" "active".
2006-11-20 21:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by revlex 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It naturally radiates energy.
2006-11-20 21:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋