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What is radioactivity?
Think about the instability of nuclei.
What particle is emitted during alpha decay?
Consider the composition of helium.
What type of particle is released during alpha decay?
Think about the composition of helium.
True or False: Gamma decay changes the atomic mass of the nucleus.
Consider what happens in gamma decay.
If a sample has a decay constant λ of 0.1 s⁻¹, calculate the half-life.
Use the half-life formula.
How would you explain the implications of radioactive waste in environmental science?
Consider both short-term and long-term effects.
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