Search
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Madera_Community_College/MacArthur_Chemistry_3A_v_1.2/14%3A_Radioactivity_and_Nuclear_Chemistry/14.03%3A_Natural_Radioactivity_and_Half-LifeDuring natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate...During natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate at which a process occurs. A useful concept is half-life, which is the time required for half of the starting material to change or decay. Half-lives can be calculated from measurements on the change in mass of a nuclide and the time it takes to occur.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/ChemPRIME_(Moore_et_al.)/19%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/19.11%3A_Units_of_Radiation_DoseA more useful unit is the rem (roentgen-equivalent man), which is the same as the rad except that it is corrected for the relative harmfulness of each type of radiation. There is evidence that the eff...A more useful unit is the rem (roentgen-equivalent man), which is the same as the rad except that it is corrected for the relative harmfulness of each type of radiation. There is evidence that the effects of small doses of radiation are cumulative, at least to some degree, and that there is no lower limit to the dose which can cause some damage.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Mendocino_College/Introduction_to_Chemistry_(CHM_200)/12%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/12.03%3A_Natural_Radioactivity_and_Half-LifeDuring natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate...During natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate at which a process occurs. A useful concept is half-life, which is the time required for half of the starting material to change or decay. Half-lives can be calculated from measurements on the change in mass of a nuclide and the time it takes to occur.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Taft_College/CHEM_1510%3A_Introductory_College_Chemistry/19%3A_Radioactivity_and_Nuclear_Chemistry/19.04%3A_Natural_Radioactivity_and_Half-LifeDuring natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate...During natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate at which a process occurs. A useful concept is half-life, which is the time required for half of the starting material to change or decay. Half-lives can be calculated from measurements on the change in mass of a nuclide and the time it takes to occur.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Pasadena_City_College/Chem_2A_(Ku)_Textbook/03%3A_Radioactivity_and_Nuclear_Chemistry/3.04%3A_Half-Lives_of_RadioisotopesDuring natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate...During natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate at which a process occurs. A useful concept is half-life, which is the time required for half of the starting material to change or decay. Half-lives can be calculated from measurements on the change in mass of a nuclide and the time it takes to occur.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/24%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/24.05%3A_Background_RadiationThis page discusses the historical use of hot baths for muscle relief and the perceived benefits of radioactive hot springs. It explains background radiation, particularly from radon gas, its link to ...This page discusses the historical use of hot baths for muscle relief and the perceived benefits of radioactive hot springs. It explains background radiation, particularly from radon gas, its link to increased lung cancer risk for smokers, and emphasizes the importance of testing homes for radon levels. Additionally, it suggests affordable methods to mitigate radon exposure in residential areas.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(LibreTexts)/17%3A_Radioactivity_and_Nuclear_Chemistry/17.05%3A_Natural_Radioactivity_and_Half-LifeDuring natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate...During natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate at which a process occurs. A useful concept is half-life, which is the time required for half of the starting material to change or decay. Half-lives can be calculated from measurements on the change in mass of a nuclide and the time it takes to occur.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Riverland_Community_College/CHEM_1000_-_Introduction_to_Chemistry_(Riverland)/15%3A_Radioactivity_and_Nuclear_Chemistry/15.04%3A_Natural_Radioactivity_and_Half-LifeDuring natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate...During natural radioactive decay, not all atoms of an element are instantaneously changed to atoms of another element. The decay process takes time and there is value in being able to express the rate at which a process occurs. A useful concept is half-life, which is the time required for half of the starting material to change or decay. Half-lives can be calculated from measurements on the change in mass of a nuclide and the time it takes to occur.
