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Energy: Nuclear Chemistry
Radioactive Decay - Gamma
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Radioactive Decay – Gamma
Gamma radiation is a form of energy released during radioactive decay, which occurs when unstable atoms break down into more stable forms. In gamma decay, the atom's nucleus gets rid of extra energy by releasing high-energy electromagnetic waves called gamma rays. Unlik...
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Transcript
Have you ever wondered what happens when an atom holds excess energy in its nucleus? That extra energy can be released as gamma rays.
Gamma decay is a type of radioactive decay where the nucleus of an atom releases extra energy without changing into a different element.
This energy is emitted as a gamma ray, which is part...
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