Just need some definitions for some help on my science hw.
2007-01-09 14:47:40 · 3 answers · asked by SomeRandomKid 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Also, how do radioactive elements generate great heat?
2007-01-09 15:32:59 · update #1
It is an unstable Elemnet. There are so many forces repelling each other that it breaks down and releases particles. There ar 3 types of radiation. Alpha particles are the weakest. These consist of 2 protons and 2 nuetrons. Beta is the second strongest, which consists of a single electron. Gamma is by far the strongest. It is a radiation in the form of a wave, which has a very high frequency. You dont want to be anywhere around Gamma Radiation.
2007-01-09 14:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
urainium is radioactive, (so are some others but they were made in labratorys Like plutonium.) a radioactive element is an element that has an arua of radiation around it if you happen to be too close to it, it may kill you from radiation poisoning.
2007-01-09 23:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to http://www.theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/Elements/Radioactive/index.s7.html
2007-01-17 17:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by Pinkigal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋