They can decay through one of three ways:
alpha decay
beta decay and
gamma decay
ALPHA- particle with two neutrons and two protons is ejected from the nucleus of the radioactive atom. this particle released is called an alpha particle. Only occurs with heavy metals.
BETA- pretty much when a proton is transformed into a neutron, or vise versa. in a beta minus decay, the nuetron decays into a proton and in a beta plus decay, a proton decays into a neutron
GAMMA- the nucleus changes from a high energy state to a low energy state by releasing electromagnetic radiation (photons). the number of protons and neutrons stay the same during this reaction therefore the element is still the same.
The period of the life cycle during which positive nitrogen balance is most likely to occur is childhood.
<h3>What is nitrogen balance?</h3>
The term nitrogen balance refers to the fact that there is a balance between the intake and the loss of nitrogen. The intake of nitrogen occurs when a person takes in food that contain proteins which are a rich source of nitrogen in the body and helps in the process of the build up of the cells in the body.
The period of the life cycle during which positive nitrogen balance is most likely to occur is childhood.
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A neutral atom becomes a negatively charged ion by accepting electrons.
For example:
F + e⁻ → F⁻
S + 2e⁻ →S²⁻
