Isotopes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are isotopes?
A
Atoms of the same element but with different numbers of neutrons
2
Q
What happens to unstable isotopes?
A
They decay and turn into other elements and give out radiation as they try to become more stable
3
Q
What is radioactive decay?
A
When unstable isotopes decay into other elements and give out radiation to try become more stable
4
Q
What is ionising radiation?
A
Ionising radiation is radiation that knocks electrons off atoms, creating positive ions
