Question

What are the characteristics of
radioactivity?
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Answer 1

The nucleus of a radioactive element is unstable. The nucleus will break down over time, reducing the amount of the element remaining. This disintegration occurs naturally and does not need an outside stimulus to occur. All man-made elements are radioactive and break down.

Answer 2

Answer:

Question

What are the characteristics of radioactivity ?

Answer

The characteristics of radioactivity are :

1. Radioactive rays emit spontaneously and ceaselessly from a radioactive element .
2. No effect does occur in the emission of radioactive rays even in application of heat , pressure , light , electric field or magnetic on the radioactive substance .
3. If radioactive elements undergo chemical change and from other compounds , there is no change in their radioactive nature .
4. Radioactivity of an element is a phenomenon fully associated with it's nucleus , there is no connection with it's electronic configuration .
5. structure of the nucleus change as a result of emulsion of radioactive rays . in other words , the number of proton and neutron in the nucleus change and as a result , a new element is formed .