Radiation and Radioactive Decay

Mr. Andersen explains why radiation occurs and describes the major types of radiation. He also shows how alpha, beta, and gamma radiation affect the nucleus of a radioactive atom. Nuclear equations are also discussed.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• radiation
• radioactive decay
• alpha
• beta
• gamma
• geiger counter
• nucleons
• protons
• neutrons
• educational
• tutorial

[viptutorialscom]

B(-) decay is basically conversion neutron to a proton and electron

B(+) decay is conversion of proton to neutron and positron.

Easy way to understand B(+) is that you have conversion of charge (no charge is gained / lost). If neutral atom undergoes B(-) decay we get an electron. So to balance the "excess" of 1 negative charge we need a positive particle with charge of +1 (here a proton).

[bozemanbiology]

@viptutorialscom Thanks.

[AznAlacran]

Awesome channel, seriously wish I'd found it sooner

[davydekemp]

@bozemanbiology Does this mean that when the mass number is double the atomic number the element is more stable then when the mass number would be, let's say, triple the atomic number? Thx

[aggceed719]

By far the explanation that makes the most sense and now I can say that I understand! Finally!!! Thank you :D

[eggsstink]

Geez thank you so much. Why does no one else on the internet explain this stuff!

[priyaturi]

thank u!! life saver!!!

[DryBones111]

@DirtyBird760 No, it turns completely into a different element.

[DirtyBird760]

If a decaying atom is giving off protons or nuetrons, is it also generating more to give off?

[carole9480]

Thanks Mr Andersen for making what was a mind-boggling problem into something completely understandable and basically easy. A student in Australia appreciates your work!